Senate Rules Committee Hearing on Procedures to Confirm Nominees

Published on July 30, 2024

The Senate Rules and Administration Committee holds a hearing on procedures to confirm nominees at 2:45 p.m. ET on July 30. Witnesses: Ms. Jenny Mattingley, Vice President of Government Affairs, Partnership for Public Service Mr. Sean M. Stiff, Legislative Attorney, Congressional Research Service Ms. Elizabeth Rybicki, Specialist on Congress and Legislative Process, Congressional Research Service ...

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