Senate Republicans voted Tuesday to confirm more than one hundred of President Donald Trump’s nominees as the government shutdown continued into another week, marking one of the largest single-day confirmation efforts of his presidency.

In a series of votes that followed party lines, lawmakers approved 107 nominees for various federal positions, significantly reducing the number of pending nominations awaiting action in the Senate.

The confirmations came as the chamber remained at an impasse over legislation to reopen the government, with floor time in recent weeks largely consumed by funding debates.

The newly confirmed group includes several of President Trump’s longtime allies, former political candidates, and senior advisors, as well as nominees to key diplomatic, regulatory, and prosecutorial roles.

🚨 BREAKING: The US Senate just confirmed 107 President TRUMP NOMINEES all in one go, 51-47.

This is DESPITE Chuck Schumer’s shutdown. pic.twitter.com/gqRdoFC9PF

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Among the most high-profile confirmations was former Republican Senate candidate and NFL player Herschel Walker, who was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to the Bahamas.

Sergio Gor, a longtime political strategist and advisor to President Trump, was approved as the U.S. Ambassador to India.

The Senate also reappointed Paul Atkins, who currently serves as Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to another term that extends through 2031.

Other confirmed nominees include senior administration officials and a series of U.S. attorneys and assistant secretaries across multiple agencies.

Tuesday’s vote followed a similar effort last month, when Senate Republicans confirmed 48 additional nominees.

That earlier batch included Kimberly Guilfoyle, who was appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Greece, and Callista Gingrich, who was confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Switzerland.

The confirmations were made possible under a procedural change adopted by Senate Republicans last month.

The move, described as a “nuclear option” by lawmakers, altered Senate rules to allow a simple majority to confirm nominees, expediting approval of large groups at once.

Republicans said the rule change was necessary to address what they characterized as deliberate obstruction by Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York.

Senate Republicans, in a unanimous 53–45 vote, invoke the nuclear option — cutting the confirmation threshold from 60 to 51 and stripping Chuck Schumer and the Democrats of their power to block President Trump’s nominees.

Looks like they finally found their balls. pic.twitter.com/ljx12szGq4

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The Democratic caucus had blocked or delayed dozens of President Trump’s nominees for nearly nine months into his presidency, arguing that the Senate needed more time to vet candidates.

Traditionally, subcabinet-level nominees and others with bipartisan support are confirmed through unanimous consent or by voice vote, which streamlines the process and avoids extended floor debate.

However, Democrats had repeatedly declined to grant those procedural approvals, prompting Republicans to push through the rule change.

Under the new rules, the majority party may bring an unlimited number of nominees forward for confirmation in a single package.

Each nominee must still clear procedural hurdles, including committee approval and a final confirmation vote, but the overall process has become considerably faster.

Republican leaders said the change was intended to restore functionality to the Senate and ensure that critical government positions are filled during a period of continued policy gridlock.

Democrats criticized the move, claiming it weakened minority-party influence in the confirmation process.

Despite the ongoing government shutdown, which has limited legislative activity, Tuesday’s vote marked a significant victory for President Trump’s administration as it works to fill key federal roles.

The White House issued a statement praising the confirmations as “a vital step in advancing the President’s agenda and ensuring effective governance.”

With the latest confirmations, the total number of nominees approved during the current congressional session now exceeds 150, reflecting an accelerated pace of appointments under the revised Senate procedures.