SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN COMPROMISE TO END SENATE GRIDLOCK ON NOMINATIONS

(Washington, DC) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the Senate struck a bipartisan compromise to allow votes on nominations:

“I am pleased that a bipartisan compromise was reached to end the gridlock over President Obama’s executive branch nominees. I’ve always believed that all Presidents, regardless of party, should be allowed to fill their own cabinets. I hope today’s agreement helps lay the foundation for greater bipartisan cooperation on the many important issues facing the country.”