[NeoCaveman]

In the not too distant past, the GOP has actually made the argument that the Constituion says "advise and consent," not approve. In other words, they could give him advice, but didn't necessarily have the final say, if he decided differently

Nah, that's too dishonest. There was a debate at the time of the constitution that one third would be enough and it lost (I could go find a link if you like) so clearly you need approval of a majority of Senators.

Consent clearly means approval. We do approval by votes. And since there is no requirement for a supermajority, 51 votes should do it.

[Howlin]

Consent clearly means approval.

No kidding?

Better call John Bolton and inform him he's not the UN ambassador.