Democrats’ 24-Hour Meltdown Over Trump’s OMB Nominee Ends in Confirmation [WATCH]

On Thursday night, the Senate confirmed Russell Vought as the new director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under President Donald Trump.

The confirmation vote fell along party lines, with the Senate approving Vought 53-47.

Vought, who previously served in multiple roles at the OMB during Trump’s first term—including deputy director, acting director, and eventually director—will now lead the office once again as part of Trump’s second administration.

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His confirmation follows a similar battle over Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who was confirmed last month with only Republican support.

In that case, Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote in the Senate, ensuring Hegseth’s approval.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) led opposition to Vought’s confirmation, taking to X (formerly Twitter) earlier Thursday to express his party’s frustration.

“HOLDING THE FLOOR to fight back against” the nomination, Schumer wrote, calling Vought “the most radical nominee with the most extreme agenda…”

For the last 24 hours: Senate Democrats have been HOLDING THE FLOOR to fight back against Trump’s nomination of Russell Vought for OMB.

His policies will hurt children, seniors, veterans, and more.

Confirming the most radical nominee with the most extreme agenda to the most…

— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) February 6, 2025

Democrats’ opposition to Vought extended beyond his previous government experience, with much of their criticism centered on his ties to Project 2025, a policy initiative led by the Heritage Foundation.

If Senate Republicans thought they were going to get the architect of Project 2025 confirmed without a fight, they thought wrong.

I’m on the Senate floor because the last thing Nevadans need is another job-killing rubber stamp for Donald Trump. https://t.co/86Y5jG7J5C

— Senator Cortez Masto (@SenCortezMasto) February 6, 2025

.@SenateDems are still holding the floor to oppose Project 2025 author Russ Vought’s cabinet nomination.

We refuse to go quietly as Trump gives away the keys to our government to his richest friends at the expense of the middle class.

Not now. Not ever. https://t.co/4K4TpAJqzL

— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) February 6, 2025

Senate Dems have been holding the Senate floor overnight to oppose Trump’s nominee Russell Vought, aka an architect of Project 2025. If confirmed, Vought and his radical agenda will have devastating consequences for Colorado.

We have to use every tool at our disposal to stop the… pic.twitter.com/LYDhfe0pOM

— Senator John Hickenlooper (@SenatorHick) February 6, 2025

The 900-page document, which outlines a conservative vision for government reform, was heavily criticized by Democrats during the 2024 election cycle, particularly at their national convention.

Despite their attacks, fact-checkers have repeatedly confirmed that Project 2025 is not affiliated with Trump or his campaign and that some of its proposals have even been criticized by those within Trump’s administration.

Nevertheless, Democrats have continued using it as a point of contention against Trump’s appointments.

In addition to their pushback against Vought, Democrats have also voiced strong opposition to Elon Musk and his leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

The agency, created to streamline federal operations and eliminate government waste, has become a flashpoint for criticism from Democratic lawmakers who argue that Musk and his team are implementing sweeping accountability measures that could disrupt entrenched bureaucratic systems.

With Vought now confirmed, the Trump administration is expected to continue its efforts to restructure federal agencies and curtail excessive government spending.

His leadership at OMB will play a central role in shaping Trump’s second-term fiscal policies, a key area of focus for the administration.

Despite Democratic opposition and procedural delays, Vought’s confirmation underscores the Republican-controlled Senate’s ability to push through key nominees.

As the Trump administration moves forward, OMB’s budgetary decisions will be closely watched, particularly as efforts to reform government operations and spending priorities take center stage.

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