Members of the Senate are expected to cast a final vote on the nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as President Donald Trump’s attorney general following a procedural vote on Monday.
Lawmakers voted 52 to 46 in favor of limiting debate on the nomination, according to The Hill.
Without an agreement with the Democrats, that means a final confirmation vote can be expected for early Wednesday morning.
Bondi, who served as the attorney general of Florida between 2011 and 2019, previously worked as an attorney for Trump during his first impeachment trial.
She also led the legal arm of the America First Policy Institute, a think tank supportive of Trump’s agenda.
During her confirmation hearing last month, Bondi faced pressure from Democrats who noted that she
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!