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How many nominations will Trump send to the Senate this week? (8/16-8/22)
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How many nominations will Trump send to the Senate this week? (8/16-8/22)

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Resolved Aug 23, 2026

Closed: Aug 23, 10:00 AM EST

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0%
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100¢
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$21,364
N/A
N/A
$13,602
Settled
No
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1%
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$7,703
N/A
N/A
$4,483
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No
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$6,172
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$172
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No
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$6,064
N/A
N/A
$3,050
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No
Total markets: 4

Description

This event focuses on the number of nominations Donald Trump sends to the U.S. Senate within a given week. The result hinges on whether the nominations meet or exceed certain thresholds, indicating the pace of presidential appointments and the administration's agenda.

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The event resolves based on the number of nominations Donald Trump sends to the U.S. Senate between August 16, 2026, and August 22, 2026. The nominations are verified on the “Presidential Actions” page at whitehouse.gov at 10:00 AM ET on August 23, 2026. Each nomination, including multiple nominations for the same individual, is counted separately. Markets resolve to Yes if the total number of nominations meets or exceeds the specified threshold for that market.

Frequently asked questions

While polling averages offer one view of expectations, this market lets traders price in their own assessments of political developments, news coverage, and official announcements. The current odds reflect a consensus among active participants on Kalshi, which may diverge from traditional polls due to real-time reactions to breaking events. Traders often respond faster than pollsters, making this market a complementary indicator of sentiment around the week's political activity.

This market resolves around Aug 23, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. The exact number of nominations announced during the specified week determines the result, based on official government records and widely reported news sources.

This market could shift based on news about the president’s intentions, legislative scheduling updates, or reactions from Senate leadership. Any announcement of planned nominations, delays, or political obstacles would likely cause rapid price changes. Traders will also watch for developments in related policy debates or public statements that might affect the timing or number of nominations submitted before Aug 23, 2026.