(Reuters) – Merrick Garland, President Joe Biden‘s choice for lawyer common, moved a step nearer to securing Senate affirmation as the highest U.S. legislation enforcement official on Monday because the Judiciary Committee threw its weight behind his nomination.
The federal appellate decide gained bipartisan help in a 15-7 tally within the Senate Judiciary Committee to advance his nomination to the Senate flooring for a vote that Democrats hope can be held someday this week. Among the many 4 Republicans voting in favor of Garland had been two former chairmen of the committee, Chuck Grassley and Lindsey Graham.
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