I don't think they're going to have a problem getting 60 votes, so if they can get this done before the Republicans ineptly shut down the government, great. Via NPR: When it comes to rule changing, there's generally resistance in the Senate. But Klobuchar says the pressure from Republicans on Tuberville to stop his protest makes her confident the committee can pass a new temporary resolution, which is scheduled for a vote next week. Senate rules allow Tuberville to hold up nominations all by himself.