"As I’ve repeatedly said, Senate Republicans are ready to work as long as needed to confirm President Trump’s nominees. Nights. Weekends. Recesses," Thune wrote on the social media platform, X.

S.D., was frustrated with Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., after he blocked a confirmation vote for John Ratcliffe as CIA director.

If approved, Mr Ratcliffe will become the president’s second successful nominee: Marco Rubio was sworn in as secretary of state yesterday. Russ Vought, Mr Trump’s pick as head of the Office of Management and Budget,