Senate Republicans said Tuesday they are ready to change chamber rules to speed up approval of President Donald Trumps nominees after Democrats blocked nearly all of them.

Republicans want to allow the Senate to confirm multiple nominees for different posts at the same time, rather than holding separate votes for each. GOP leaders argue the change would relieve pressure from the White House and counter what they call obstruction by Democrats.

The move could help confirm ambassadors, U.S. attorneys and other early-term administration appointments more quickly. Some of the stalled nominees are political allies and donors to the president.

Current Senate rules already allow for some changes in procedure, but Republicans are considering a more sweeping shift a step some call going nuclear t

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