By the end of the 19th century, the Oval Office noticed that the Senate was becoming a significant challenge to the ratifications of the cabinet picks. As such, these encouraged a reform mechanism of the ratification process.
Despite these endeavors, as the federal government grew exponentially in the XX century, so did the number of confirmations by the Senate grew. As a rule, senators believed that it was an honor to approve the members of the cabinet.
Also, it was seen as a way to have a say in the future of an administration’s politics. As a result, many cabinet candidates have been quickly blocked by discussions on political matters.
