The Senate Budget Committee voted on Thursday to move forward with the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The vote, with a margin of 11-0, came despite strong opposition from Democrats who raised concerns about Vought's qualifications.
Democrats sought to delay the vote following a memo issued by the OMB earlier in the week, which called for a pause on federal grants and loans related to addressing 'wokeness' and the 'weaponization of government.' This move was met with criticism from Democrats who alleged that it violated the Impoundment Control Act by potentially withholding congressionally appropriated funds.
