Senate advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to lead HHS, teeing up final vote
The Senate voted to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, teeing up a final vote on his confirmation later this week.In a 53 to 47 vote,
When is RFK confirmation vote as HHS secretary?: What to know about full Senate vote
Senators voted on a party-line Wednesday to advance President Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as secretary of the Health and Human Services Department. Kennedy, the anti-vaccine guru who has drawn sharp criticism from Democrats,
RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Advances Nomination—All GOP Senators Vote ‘Yes’
The Senate cleared a procedural hurdle Wednesday to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary—inching one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks closer to confirmation after he won over some skeptical senators wary of his vaccine views.
US Senate advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr. health nomination toward confirmation
The U.S. Senate on Wednesday advanced President Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services, setting up a likely vote on awarding him the position in coming days.
Senate tees up final vote on RFK Jr. to lead HHS
The Senate voted along party lines Wednesday to end debate on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a key step that puts him on the
RFK Jr.’s nomination as health secretary clears key Senate hurdle
The Senate advanced Kennedy's nomination despite his longtime anti-vaccine advocacy, his complex personal finances, and limited knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid.
Michigan senator bashes RFK Jr., Trump's pick for nation's health chief
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters opposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. serving as the top U.S. health official, calling his lack of experience "extremely alarming."
RFK Jr.'s once-wobbly health chief nomination advances in Senate
Kennedy now has a clear path to confirmation later this week, despite bipartisan concerns about his record as a vaccine skeptic and other questions about past stances.
“He’s a danger”: Sen. Angus King speaks out against RFK Jr. nomination
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a procedural vote in the Senate Wednesday that fell along party lines, teeing up the confirmation. Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins announced earlier this week she would vote to confirm RFK Jr.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader aims to end debate on RFK Jr. nomination. What 'cloture' means
U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand voted against RFK Jr.'s nomination for DHHS Feb. 6. Another vote is on the way.
Senate sets vote on RFK Jr. nomination
The Senate will take another procedural vote Wednesday on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. A final vote will happen soon after. Lawmakers will move to wind down debate on Kennedy after confirming former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to lead the intelligence community.
Senate to vote on vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid to become nation’s health secretary
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A pivotal senator says he extracted vaccine concessions from RFK Jr. How will that play out?
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Cannabis stocks extend gains on RFK Jr. committee vote, Senate banking comments
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Murkowski and Cassidy announce they'll vote to confirm Tulsi Gabbard to Trump cabinet post
Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Bill Cassidy announce they will vote to confirm former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to serve as Director of ...