Senate Democrats Block U.S. Vatican Ambassador Confirmation: What’s Next?
The move will force the Senate to vote on and approve each nomination individually. It is unclear whether Burch’s nomination will happen before Sunday.
The move will force the Senate to vote on and approve each nomination individually. It is unclear whether Burch’s nomination will happen before Sunday.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced the bill, dubbed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025.
Although a majority of senators voted to advance the legislation, the bill failed to reach the 60-vote threshold needed to overcome the filibuster.
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