Frustrations are growing as Rep. Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) wait to be confirmed as ambassador to the United Nations could stretch until April due to the House’s ultra-slim majority.

Stefanik is facing a unique problem. Despite numerous international crises facing the U.S. and UN, she is considered more valuable in the House as lawmakers try to cobble together Trump’s agenda. That was especially the case for a dramatic Tuesday vote on the House’s budget resolution, when her presence was crucial.

But even with that out of the way, Stefanik is likely to remain sidelined from her potential UN post as the Senate is showing few signs it will move on her nomination.

Lawmakers and sources give varying reasons for the delay.

Two sources pointed to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as the driving force behind that decision.

“There’s significant frustration,” said one source familiar with the matter, granted anonymity to speak candidly, adding the Speaker has long been “slow walking” giving the thumbs-up for Stefanik’s confirmation to move forward in the Senate.

A Johnson spokesperson, however, suggested that he is not the deciding factor in the delay.

“Speaker Johnson has said that timing for Rep. Stefanik’s confirmation is a matter for the White House and the Senate to resolve and that he will be supportive of their approach,” the spokesperson said. “Rep. Stefanik is being a team player and will make a great ambassador.”

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told The Hill that the chamber is ready to move on her nomination — “She’s teed up,” he said — and pointed to the White House.

"Most of what we're doing has been coordinated with the White House and how they want to see these [nominations] roll through," Thune said.........

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