Biden has yet to announce his pick, and other candidates such as former National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling are reportedly under consideration. The White House has said it will appoint Young as acting OMB director as an interim step if she s confirmed for the deputy role.
The partisan split in the Wednesday-morning HSGAC vote came as somewhat of a surprise after Young received largely glowing reviews from Republicans who had worked with her as staff director for the House Appropriations Committee.
Some GOP senators said they had intended to vote for Young but were troubled by her written answer on support for repealing the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funds from being used for abortions.