(CNN) Senate Republicans are considering using the so-called "nuclear option" to change Senate rules over the objection of Democrats to severely limit debate and speed up the confirmation of the vast majority of President Donald Trump's executive and judicial branch picks.

Republicans are frustrated that Democrats are slow-walking confirmations by maximizing their use of the 30 hours for debate allowed under Senate rules after filibusters of nominees are broken.

"(Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell) has proposed this with the support of many of my colleagues," said Sen. Todd Young, an Indiana Republican, in an appearance on Hugh Hewitt's radio program. "It's very difficult for a president to advance his or her agenda if you don't have the right people in place."

Asked if Republicans were preparing to use the nuclear option, an aide to McConnell said, "Our members are discussing the options."

McConnell has made confirming judges and other Trump appointees one of his highest priorities, so a rules change would help him more easily meet that objective.

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