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On September 11, the Senate voted to establish the nuclear option precedent. Seven days later, the first batch of was confirmed in a vote along party lines.

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The nuclear option passed 53-45 on September 11. Two additional Republicans apparently supported changing the rules but not these specific nominees. The first batch of 48 nominees was confirmed 51-47...

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