Senate Confirms 74 Trump Nominees: A Review of Notable Confirmations and Their Impact The United States Senate has confirmed 74 federal agency nominees during Donald Trump's presidency, a number that reflects the administration's efforts to shape policy through its appointees.
While some nominations were contentious, many others passed with little opposition. The Path to Confirmation The confirmation process begins when the White House nominates an individual for a federal position.
This triggers a series of steps designed to vet and prepare the nominee for consideration by the relevant Senate committee.