Nearly 100 of President Donald Trump’s nominees are on the fast track to confirmation, despite a last-ditch effort by Senate Democrats to slam on the brakes.

The Daily Caller reported that Republicans are pushing forward with a bloc vote to confirm 97 of Trump’s picks for various executive branch roles, a move that comes after initial Democratic opposition crumbled under procedural maneuvers on Thursday.

The drama kicked off when GOP leaders planned to start the process for confirming 88 nominees in a single group vote earlier that day.

Enter Colorado Democratic Senator Michael Bennet, who threw a wrench in the works by blocking the package, claiming it violated Senate rules.

“I will not allow unqualified nominees, this White House, or the President to undermine the rule of law and our national security,” Bennet declared, taking a stand against the bundled confirmations.

While his passion for procedure is admirable, it’s hard to ignore that this feels more like political theater than a genuine concern, especially when Senate rules were adjusted by Republicans in September to allow such group votes for non-cabinet and non-judicial roles.

Republicans Refile with More Nominees Added

Not to be outdone, Republicans regrouped swiftly, refiling the package later on Thursday with an additional nine nominees, bringing the total to a robust 97.

Democrats zeroed in on Sara Bailey, a former Fox News contributor tapped to lead the Office of National Drug Control Policy—a role equivalent to a cabinet secretary—as their main sticking point.

Under the updated Senate rules, cabinet-level positions can’t be bundled in group confirmations, and Bailey’s inclusion sparked the core of the controversy, though the GOP seems determined to press on.

Among the nominees in this expansive package is former Republican New York Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, slated to serve as inspector general for the Department of Labor.

The list also includes 13 U.S. attorney nominees and a slew of lower-level executive branch candidates, showcasing the breadth of Trump’s administrative vision.

If confirmed, this bloc would push the total number of civilian confirmations in Trump’s second term to over 410, a figure that already stands at 314 as of Thursday evening, per the Senate Republican Communications Center.

Impressive Pace of Confirmations Under Trump

Senate Majority Leader John Thune didn’t hold back, pointing out the stark contrast in progress: “That far outstrips total confirmations by this point in President Biden’s term, and in President Trump’s first term as well.”

Thune’s jab hits home—while progressive agendas often bog down in endless debate, the current Senate majority is showing what focused governance looks like, having already approved group packages of 48 nominees in September and 108 in October before this latest push.

Before the rule change in September, over 150 of Trump’s picks were languishing in limbo, waiting for floor consideration, a delay that many conservatives see as unnecessary obstruction rather than principled oversight.