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This storyWhat should happen when lawmakers vote on bills they haven't fully read?
Most Cabinet picks were once confirmed by voice vote — no count needed.
Before the 1980s, Senate confirmations were often uncontested and approved by voice vote in minutes. Contested roll-call confirmation battles are a modern phenomenon, driven by rising political polarization.
Only 9 Cabinet nominees have ever been rejected by a Senate floor vote.
Since 1789, the Senate has confirmed hundreds of Cabinet picks. Most failed nominations are withdrawn before a vote. The 'advice and consent' clause in Article II has been formally used to reject a nominee fewer than 10 times in 235+ years.
This storyWill this nomination clear the Senate confirmation vote?
This storyWhat year did the Senate eliminate the filibuster for most nominations?
- 2005
- 2010
- 2013
- 2017
Guess, then reveal the answer
2013
This storySince 2013, how many Senate votes confirm most presidential nominees?
- 51 simple majority
- 60 supermajority
- 67 two-thirds vote
- 75 three-quarters vote
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51 simple majority
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