Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general has moved forward after the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 in favor, with all Republicans supporting him and all Democrats opposing.
This vote follows a deal he made with Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who were concerned about the controversial 'anti-weaponization fund.' They required written confirmation of the fund's termination before agreeing to support his nomination. Despite this progress, Blanche faces a challenging path ahead, needing 50 votes on the Senate floor for confirmation.
Several Republican senators, including Lisa Murkowski, Bill Cassidy, and Susan Collins, have not yet committed to voting for him, which adds to the uncertainty of his confirmation given the slim margin of Republican majority in the Senate. The situation is further complicated by the medical absence of Senator Mitch McConnell, which limits the GOP's voting power