RFK Jr clears crucial Senate committee vote to advance HHS secretary nomination
by Joan E Greve in Washington from US news | The Guardian on (#6V1Y1)
Republicans unanimously voted for the controversial cabinet pick; full Senate vote expected in coming days
The Senate finance committee voted to advance Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination as the next secretary of health and human services on Tuesday, as Republicans unanimously backed the controversial cabinet pick in a crucial test ahead of a final floor vote.
The committee vote fell along party lines, with 14 Republicans backing the advancement of Kennedy's nomination and 13 Democrats opposing it. The full Senate is expected to vote on Kennedy's confirmation in the coming days.
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