The push for the change comes amid growing pressure from those allied with President Donald Trump to get Gabbard’s nomination across the finish line. The panel, chaired by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), typically votes and deliberates on nominations behind closed doors.
“There have been discussions about it among some Republican members of the panel, although I’m not sure if they’ve even reached Chairman Cotton,” said a GOP aide speaking on condition of anonymity. “To be honest, I’m not sure how serious it is.”
The consideration to open the committee vote comes amid concerns that Gabbard’s nomination may not even advance out of the panel since one “no” vote from a Republican could prevent it from reaching the floor. Some Republican senators are privately expressing fears about
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