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Confirmation Process

Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who has used holds to block Justice Department and Federal Reserve nominees, at the U.S. Capitol.

The Senate Hold, Explained: One Senator, Total Leverage

One senator's private objection can freeze a Senate nomination indefinitely. Thom Tillis is using that leverage in the open against Todd Blanche, which is the unusual part.

Politics  · 18 Jul 2026, 04:22  · Marcus Hale