RFK Jr. clears Senate panel after GOP holdout sides with HHS nominee – Washington Examiner
Robert F. kennedy Jr. has recently cleared a meaningful hurdle in his nomination process to become Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Senate Finance Committee advanced his nomination along party lines, with a crucial vote from Senator Bill Cassidy, who initially opposed Kennedy due to his controversial views on vaccines but ultimately sided with Kennedy in a narrow 14-13 vote.
Despite this advancement, Kennedy’s confirmation is not guaranteed. Other Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, have expressed similar concerns regarding Kennedy’s skepticism of vaccines. His status as one of Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet nominees is highlighted by his history of advocating against vaccines and promoting various public health conspiracies.
The nomination will now proceed to a vote by the full Senate, where Kennedy’s total support remains uncertain amid ongoing scrutiny of his qualifications and views.
RFK Jr. clears Senate panel after GOP holdout sides with HHS nominee
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a crucial Senate hurdle on Tuesday after the chamber’s Finance Committee advanced along party lines his nomination to be health and human services secretary.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), who clashed with the Trump nominee during confirmation hearings last week over Kennedy’s vaccine skepticism, was an initial holdout but ultimately voted in favor of Kennedy in a 14-13 vote.
Kennedy’s nomination will now be considered by the full chamber, but his confirmation could still be in jeopardy. Other Republicans whom Kennedy may need but who have expressed similar concerns about his vaccine skepticism include Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).
Kennedy has emerged as one of Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks who’s faced headwinds over his qualifications, advocacy against vaccines, and promotion of public health conspiracies.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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