“Senator Romney has been critical of extreme rhetoric from prior nominees, and this is consistent with that position. He believes it’s hard to return to comity and respect with a nominee who has issued a thousand mean tweets, Romney s office said in a statement, confirming his opposition.
Tanden s nomination appears to be in limbo, even as two committees are expected to hold a vote this week to send her nomination to the full Senate.
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Because Democrats hold a 50-50 majority, they could have confirmed Tanden to lead OMB without GOP support as long as every member of the Democratic caucus had voted to confirm her. That would have allowed Vice President Harris to break a tie.