Todd Blanche secures his final, much-needed ‘yes’ vote

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thehill.com ·2d ago

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has announced his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general. This development brings Blanche closer to securing the necessary votes for confirmation. According to CBS News, Cassidy based his decision on what he believed was best for his constituents.

Blanche previously won over the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 12-10 vote, after promising to shelve a proposed fund to compensate January 6 rioters. However, Associated Press reports that Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Senator Susan Collins of Maine have expressed their opposition to Blanche's nomination.

With a 53-47 Senate majority, but Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky not attending sessions, Blanche can only afford to lose two Republican votes if all Democrats oppose him. Blanche's confirmation now hinges on securing the remaining necessary votes.

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