Collins to Oppose Blanche, Narrowing Path for Attorney General Confirmation
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Collins to Oppose Blanche, Narrowing Path for Attorney General Confirmation

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Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) will vote against the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, significantly complicating his path to securing the necessary votes in the Senate. Blanche cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee but needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor for confirmation. Collins’s opposition means he can afford only one more Republican defection and still reach the threshold.

The decision comes as Collins faces a challenging reelection bid in a state carried by Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024, according to The Hill and the Washington Examiner. No reason for her vote was given in the sources.

The narrow margin for Blanche’s confirmation highlights the increased scrutiny facing nominees in a closely divided Senate. While he advanced out of the Judiciary Committee, Collins's 'no' vote adds pressure on other Republican senators who may be undecided.

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