Key Republican says he will vote for Todd Blanche to become attorney general after other senators defect – live
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Senator Bill Cassidy , the last Republican who was undecided about Todd Blanche’s nomination as attorney general, said he would vote to confirm Blanche .
He noted that while Blanche, who previously served as Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, is “not perfect” , it is ultimately a decision between him or “another acting attorney general who may not run the department effectively”.
“This is not a referendum on President Trump. It is a decision regarding Mr Blanche in very specific circumstances,” Cassidy said on the Senate floor, explaining his decision process. His “yes” vote, will now likely clear the way for Blanche to receive the 50 votes needed. Vice-president JD Vance will then cast a tie-breaking vote that will ensure Blanche’s confirmation.
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