Contact Amanda Farnan Press Secretary (774) 571–3639 [email protected] It’s time to fix the broken Senate confirmation process November 17, 2021 Based on the Partnership for Public Service’s tracking of about 800 full-time executive branch positions (not including judges, U.S. attorneys, U.S. marshals and part-time positions), the Senate as of Monday has confirmed a paltry 179 of the 419 individuals nominated by Biden.