“This is absolutely insane. What is the rush?” Booker said. “You are obligated to address a point of order according to the rules of this committee,” he said. “You’re violating your own rules.”

The White House said President Donald Trump was diagnosed with a “chronic venous insufficiency” after he was examined for mild swelling in his lower legs.

The vote — in which all 12 Republican committee members voted to affirm Bove’s nomination — occurred as Sen. Cory Booker railed against committee chair Chuck Grassley and as every Democratic senator ...