The Republican National Committee voted Friday to approve a rule change that would allow the party to hold a national convention during a midterm election year, moving Republicans one step closer to hosting a “Midterm Convention” to showcase the administration’s accomplishments and highlight battleground races.

The amendment, approved with no objections at the RNC’s winter meeting, authorizes the party to “conduct a special ceremonial convention between presidential conventions, such as a midterm convention,” according to Bill O’Brien, national committeeman from New Hampshire. An unusually high number of members had already left early due to winter storms, but the measure passed smoothly.

RNC Chairman Joe Gruters expressed enthusiasm following the vote:

“I’m incredibly excited about the possibility of hosting a midterm convention to highlight what President Trump and Republicans have been able to accomplish this year. If the president wants us to host a convention to highlight the great work this administration has done for the American people, we are doing the work now and will be ready to act when that time comes.”

National party conventions have traditionally been held only during presidential election years. Still, President Donald Trump announced in September that Republicans would hold a “Midterm Convention,” prompting the party to formalize the process. The event would provide an opportunity to promote Republican messaging and platform candidates in key races as the party works to maintain control of Congress.

Democrats have flirted with the idea of midterm-year conventions in the past, holding several in the 1970s, and discussions are ongoing within the Democratic National Committee, with officials from Nebraska and Utah expressing interest in hosting a potential midterm event.

Republicans have not yet announced a location or date for their convention, though Nevada GOP leaders are pushing for Las Vegas to host the event later this year.