This is what the United States Senate is doing today. I know Lisa Gomez needs to be confirmed. And notice how Republicans continue to fight the most noncontroversial appointments. But the institution is broken.

RT @SenatePress@twitter.com

Vote 2/2: The #Senate invoked cloture on the nomination of Lisa Gomez to be an Assistant Secretary of Labor, 47-46.

We expect further votes this evening.