US Senate confirms Russell Vought to lead office of management and budget
by Alice Herman and Kira Lerner in Washington from US news | The Guardian on (#6V3JP)
Democrats vote unanimously against key architect of Project 2025 but lose in 53-47 vote after all-night debate
The US Senate has voted on party lines to confirm Russell Vought, a key architect of Project 2025, to lead the office of management and budget despite intense opposition from Democrats.
In an 53-47 vote, the full Senate approved Vought's confirmation, which came after Democratic senators held an all-night session express their deep concerns that he intends to work with Donald Trump to dismantle the federal government.
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