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DeVos nomination stands at 50-50
« on: February 02, 2017, 01:07:11 am »

DeVos nomination stands at 50-50

It could come down to Vice President Mike Pence, in what would be a history-making confirmation vote.

By Burgess Everett and Kimberly Hefling

02/01/17 01:07 PM EST

Updated 02/01/17 05:17 PM EST


Betsy DeVos has no votes to spare heading into a looming confirmation vote next week.

Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski said Wednesday they will vote against the Education Department nominee. That could very well mean a 50-50 standoff on the Senate floor — and Vice President Mike Pence being called in to put DeVos over the top. Republicans have a 52-48 majority, and no Democrats are expected to support the prospective education chief.

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Re: DeVos nomination stands at 50-50
« Reply #1 on: February 02, 2017, 01:34:32 am »
So what's the problem? One vote is as good as a landslide.  lol
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Re: DeVos nomination stands at 50-50
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2017, 03:17:39 pm »
Quote from: Night Hides Not on February 02, 2017, 01:34:32 am
So what's the problem? One vote is as good as a landslide.  lol

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