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executive branch positions requiring Senate confirmation reduced

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Senate Confirmation Process – Suspension - Vote Passed (261-116, 54 Not Voting)

The House cleared a bill under suspension of the rules that will reduce by 169 the number of executive branch positions requiring Senate confirmation. The bill passed the Senate in June 2011 as part of an effort to streamline Senate operations. The bill also establishes an executive branch study group to report on improving the confirmation process. President Obama will sign it into law.




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