Pam Bondi, who is President Donald Trump‘s pick to be U.S. attorney general, cleared a key hurdle in the Senate confirmation process after Democrats placed a temporary hold on her nomination last week.
On Wednesday, the Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to favorably report Bondi to the full Senate. Leadership may now move toward a final confirmation vote, for which Bondi will need a simple majority.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has favorably reported Pam Bondi’s nomination for Attorney General. Next stop: the Senate floor! ⚖️ pic.twitter.com/D2TqRUyO5r
— Senate Judiciary Republicans (@SenJudiciaryGOP) January 29, 2025
“Congrats to my good friend [Pam Bondi]!” Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) said in a post to X, responding to the panel’s vote. “She will do an incredible job, and I look forward to voting yes on her confirmation on the Senate floor.”
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