Russ Vought, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), survived a lengthy process and was confirmed as the White House budget chief in a 53–47 Senate vote on Feb. 6.
Heading into the confirmation vote, Senate Democrats held an all-night session to voice opposition to Vought’s confirmation.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced his party’s plan on Feb. 5, and through the night, more than a dozen Senate Democrats lambasted Vought.
“His confirmation would be a disaster for working families, and a godsend to billionaires who don’t pay their fair share in taxes,” Schumer said….