BREAKING: Eric Garcetti cleared a key procedural hurdle in his nomination to become the U.S. ambassador to India, setting the stage for a full Senate confirmation vote on Wednesday afternoon.
The Senate voted 52-42 to end debate and advance Garcetti’s nomination to the floor, an outcome that was far from certain heading into Wednesday.
Ultimately, three Democrats voted against advancing Garcetti's nomination, while seven Republicans supported the motion.The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to advance Garcetti’s nomination last week, signaling some hope to the Biden administration as it seeks to fill the position. Garcetti was able to garner support from two Republicans on the committee, suggesting he had some leeway to lose a few Democratic votes and still be confirmed.
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