The 51-49 vote by the GOP-controlled Senate. saw Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska act as the lone Republican holdouts.
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be FBI director.The final vote was 51-49.Two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against Patel. Democrats were unanimous in their opposition.
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During his Senate confirmation hearing, Patel said there will be “no politicization” at the FBI and “no retributive actions.” Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all 47 members of the Democratic Caucus in voting against the ...
Democrats had complained about Patel's lack of management experience and highlighted incendiary past statements that they said called his judgment into question.
The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel as FBI director. Patel was President Donald Trump's personal pick. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that he won’t seek reelection next year.
Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she would vote against the confirmation of Kash Patel as the FBI director citing his past comments which, as the
Kash Patel was confirmed by the Senate as the next FBI Director with a 51-49 vote. Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against Patel, citi
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced that he will vote to confirm Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to lead the FBI. Cassidy, the chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions