Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked Democrats from advancing a revised bill to overhaul federal elections, marking the latest blow to hopes of getting voting legislation to President Biden.
This is the first time Schumer has had to try to force a nomination out of committee, a step he can take under the rules governing the 50-50 Senate. It s confounding to me that Mr. Becerra . did not get some votes from the other side of the aisle. He is an eminently qualified member. He was an outstanding member of Congress, he was a very good attorney general, and he has led the charge to keep people s health care, Schumer said.
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If Republicans are opposed to Becerra because of his defense of the Affordable Care Act, Schumer added that he would be surprised. It s yesterday s news.