Sen. Klobuchar Issues Opening Statement at Rules Committee Hearing on Senate Procedures to Confirm Nominees
August 01, 2024
August 01, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
At a Senate Rules Committee hearing titled "Senate Procedures to Confirm Nominees", U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Committee, led the discussion on the increasing amount of time it has taken for the Senate to confirm nominees from presidents of both parties, the impact of these delays, and how to address them.
"The Framers recognized the importa . . .
At a Senate Rules Committee hearing titled "Senate Procedures to Confirm Nominees", U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Chairwoman of the Committee, led the discussion on the increasing amount of time it has taken for the Senate to confirm nominees from presidents of both parties, the impact of these delays, and how to address them.
"The Framers recognized the importa . . .