Manchin will back Haaland's confirmation
By Rachel Frazin - 02/24/21 03:25 PM EST Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a key Senate swing vote, announced Wednesday that he will vote in favor of confirming Rep. Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) to lead the Interior Department.
“While we do not agree on every issue, she reaffirmed her strong commitment to bipartisanship, addressing the diverse needs of our country and maintaining our nation’s energy independence,†Manchin said in a statement.
“I believe Deb Haaland will be a Secretary of the Interior for every American and will vote to confirm her,†he added.
Manchin was seen as a crucial vote for Haaland after he announced his opposition to Neera Tanden's nomination as President Biden's budget chief.
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