[robert14]

You are correct Zhang. With a Democrat president, McConnell should raise it back to 60 votes for confirmations. When we get a Republican president, he should lower it back to 51.

[NewHampshireDuo]

Since we have a Dem president and a Republican senate, I would take it back to 60 votes for conformation. That would make it very difficult for the president to get anyone approved.

Lynch as an example. All the Dems vote in favor. Then enough GOPe also vote in favor. McConnell, McCain, Hatch, Collins, King (I)....