To be confirmed, a nominee needs to get a simple majority vote in the Senate, which is 51 or more votes out of the 100 ...

All 100 senators needed to consent to a time agreement to hold confirmation votes on Mr. Trump’s first day in office. Democrats’ support for Mr. Rubio allowed his nomination to advance ...

Even then, nothing is final. Under Senate rules and the current calendar, all 100 senators will have to agree to accelerate any final confirmation vote to Monday. And those discussions ...

Senators then debate the pick before a final vote with all 100 senators. A simple majority confirms whether or not they pass the chamber. The House of Representatives does not vote on appointments ...

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

Belleville Senators forward Tyler Boucher, Brantford Bulldogs 20-year-old Tomas Hamara (who is signed) and big Finnish ...