Sen. Fetterman Casts Decisive Vote Advancing Mullin Homeland Security Nomination

Sen. Fetterman Casts Decisive Vote Advancing Mullin Homeland Security Nomination
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In Brief

Fetterman's vote to advance Mullin's nomination drew criticism from some Democratic colleagues, according to The Guardian.

Key Facts

  • Sen. John Fetterman voted to advance Republican Markwayne Mullin's nomination as homeland security secretary.
  • Some Democrats criticized Fetterman's decision, and The Guardian reported calls for his resignation.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Sen. Tim Scott endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern for U.S. Senate.
  • Mullin referenced a trip to Jordan in August 2016 during his confirmation hearing.
  • Fetterman has previously broken with his party to support Republican proposals and expressed support for Israel.

What Happened

Sen. John Fetterman cast a committee vote to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination as homeland security secretary, drawing criticism from some Democratic colleagues, according to The Guardian.

Why It Matters

The event has led to public criticism of Fetterman by some Democrats and may affect future Senate nomination votes, according to The Guardian.

What's Next

The nomination of Markwayne Mullin will proceed to further Senate consideration. Continued discussion of Fetterman's actions within his party is expected.

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