Trump’s nominees may face roadblocks

Paul’s opposition alone will make it difficult to move either Giuliani or Bolton to the floor if nominated to serve as secretary of State.

Republicans control 10 seats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which has jurisdiction over nominees to the State Department, and Democrats have nine seats on the panel.

If Paul votes no, the committee would not be able to report Giuliani or Bolton with a favorable recommendation, though it would still be able to discharge the nomination to the floor.

Other Senate Republicans argued Wednesday that Trump should be given wide latitude to choose his Cabinet.

“I tend to give the president deference on people he chooses,” said Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake (R), who did not support Trump during the campaign.