Because Senate rules require agreement from both sides to quickly confirm a nominee, the GOP cannot force a confirmation vote as long as a Democrat is present on the floor to object.
But if they fall asleep or stop paying attention, the GOP will immediately confirm the nominees, said Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania.
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In turn, Daschle said, if Republicans stop paying attention, they will immediately pass Democratic legislation such as a bill to raise the minimum wage or one to create a tax credit to stimulate creation of manufacturing jobs.
I would say something witty and funny about this, but, really, I can't think of a thing to add to it.