The U.S. Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general in a closely divided vote on Saturday morning. The final confirmation vote is 50–49, reflecting narrow support and near party-line alignment, as several details of his expected approach to the role are cited as part of the case for his confirmation.
Before the full Senate vote, the Senate Judiciary Committee advances Blanche’s nomination on a largely party-line basis. Multiple outlets report the committee vote was narrow, with strong opposition from Democrats and only limited cross-party support.
Sources emphasize different parts of the path to confirmation. The Hill and similar coverage focus on the tight margin and the nominee securing enough GOP backing after making promises about how he would serve. The Jerusalem Post specifies that Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski oppose the nominee, with Senator Bill Cassidy described as the deciding vote. Other outlets concentrate on the committee stage and the expected timeline to the floor vote, while noting that some Republicans were not yet fully committed ahead of the final tally.
