Senate Breaks for Summer After Failed Negotiations to Confirm Nominees

Thune had floated the option of recess appointments but that would have required a recess of at least 10 days and majority consent.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is surrounded by reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S. Capitol Building on July 28, 2025. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

The Senate was adjourned for the summer by Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Saturday after Republicans and Democrats failed to reach an agreement to allow quick confirmation of dozens of Trump nominees.

Thune on Aug. 1 had floated the option of recess appointments, but that would have required an adjournment of at least 10 days, which requires the consent of the Senate.