The Senate will vote Thursday evening to confirm Russ Vought as the head of the White House budget office, cementing his appointment despite Democratic opposition.Why it matters: If confirmed as the director of the Office of Management and Budget,

Democrats protested Vought’s nomination overnight Wednesday on the Senate floor, with several referring to him as Trump’s “most dangerous nominee.”

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted along party lines Thursday to confirm Russell Vought as the next head of the Office of Management and Budget despite fierce pushback from Democrats. Although Democrats have been divided over various Trump nominees, they unified in opposition to Vought.