Confirmation Process Republican Party Voting Procedures Judicial Confirmations Judiciary Committee Confirmation Votes Confirmation Hearings Amendments Policy Debates Checks and Balances Voting Dynamics Senatorial Actions Advise and Consent Democratic Majority Political Commentary Election Certification Budget Review Senate Judiciary Committee Elections Foreign Relations Committee Law Proposals Senate Banking Committee Political Strategy Political Leadership Political Influence House of Representatives Defense Bill Bipartisan Stopgap Measure Funding Approval Foreign Aid Bill Bipartisan Support Lawmakers Bipartisan Efforts Committees Judiciary Filibuster Political Accountability Leadership Positions Appointments