Senate Democrats speak all night against Trump OMB nominee, delaying confirmation vote

The U.S. Senate remained in session throughout the night as Democrats worked to delay a vote on confirming Russell Vought as the Office of Management and Budget Director. Vought previously held this position during part of President Donald Trump’s first term in office. In a strictly partisan 53-47 vote on Wednesday, all 53 Republicans invoked cloture on the nomination, while all 45 Democrats, along with the two independent senators who caucus with the Democrats, voted against the move.

Although Democrats cannot ultimately prevent the confirmation vote from taking place, they are utilizing the full 30 hours available to them before the inevitable vote on Trump’s nominee. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has been vocal in his opposition to Vought, referring to him as a “horrible, dangerous man” during remarks at a rally on Tuesday. Despite the Democrats’ efforts, GOP Senator Markwayne Mullin has confirmed that Senate Republicans will proceed with the confirmation vote on Thursday evening.

President Trump announced Vought as his pick for OMB last year, praising his previous performance in the role during his first term. Trump highlighted Vought’s success in cutting regulations and implementing the America First Agenda. Vought is known for his aggressive cost-cutting and deregulatory approach, which aligns with Trump’s vision of dismantling the Deep State and returning self-governance to the people.

The confirmation of Russell Vought as OMB Director has been a contentious issue, with Democrats raising concerns about his commitment to upholding the law and the constitution. However, Senate Republicans have expressed confidence in Vought’s qualifications and are eager to move forward with the confirmation process. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

This article was written by Alex Nitzberg for Fox News Digital.