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Republican Frustration Mounts Over Senate Absences Amid Judicial Nominee Confirmations

GOP senators express outrage as key absences lead to confirmations of Biden's judicial picks, provoking backlash from Trump and party leaders.

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Updated: Nov 19th, 2024, 10:22 PM ET

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Republican senators, including Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, voiced frustration over absent colleagues that allowed Democratic judicial nominees to be approved. Discontent surged following Vice President-elect Vance's missed votes which enabled the confirmation of more than a dozen judicial nominees. Key figures such as Trump and fellow senators criticized the no-shows, attributing the losses to the absences. With Senate leadership focused on expediting nominations before the year ends, GOP members urged greater attendance, signaling a rising internal rift as the party braces for the transition of power.

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