Schumer urges Thune to preserve Senate’s ‘advice and consent’ role on Trump nominees

Senate Democrats are prepared to work with Senate Republicans to evaluate the incoming president’s nominations, ensuring advice and consent as stated by current Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Schumer emphasized that the Senate’s role in confirming nominees must be respected, regardless of party control or who is president.
He confirmed that committees will hold confirmation hearings, and cooperation is expected from Democrats for nominee installations. “As we transition to the 119th Congress, Senate Democrats stand ready and willing to work with Senate Republicans to provide advice and consent as we evaluate all of the incoming president’s nominations,” Schumer wrote in the one-page letter.