Some of them, like Marco Rubio for secretary of state and John Ratcliffe for CIA director, could get votes Monday in the full Senate — if senators unanimously agree to proceed.

After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, the nominations process will move forward this week. Senate hearings are scheduled for several of Trump's Cabinet picks.

Trump’s emphasis on loyalty in cabinet selections as Senate confirmation hearings underway One of the tasks of the incoming administration is to get a cabinet in place as soon as possible. US President-elect Trump started nominating his picks straight after winning the election in November.