Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be Attorney General by a vote of 50-49 early this morning.
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to serve as the next attorney general on early Saturday, delivering a 50-49 vote. Only two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, opposed Blanche's nomination. Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Republican, switched his vote to support Blanche after initially announcing his support.
The vote took place while Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was absent. Light applause followed the announcement, as focus shifted to Cassidy's passionate floor speech. Blanche's confirmation could potentially put at risk progress in combating violent crime, human and drug trafficking, and fraud. Cassidy emphasized the importance of Blanche's appointment to maintain effective departmental operations under President Trump.
Murkowski, who praised Blanche's efforts and capabilities, opposed his nomination due to concerns over the politicization and weaponization of the Justice Department.
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