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Senate Judiciary Committee Votes Delayed
Senators John Cornyn and John Thune warned they may not have enough votes to advance a budget resolution, potentially delaying key committee votes. The controversy centers around the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general and internal Republican disagreements.
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The Hill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) warned Wednesday he does not currently see 50 Republican votes for advancing a budget resolution, after President Trump renewed his call for the Senate to advance a budget framework to fund the war in Iran and perhaps raise the national debt limit. “We’ll h
2026-07-29 15:32 UTC
The Hill
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Wednesday said his scheduled meeting with attorney general nominee Todd Blanche was canceled and that he's "not prepared to vote yes" on advancing Blanche out of the Judiciary Committee Thursday. Cornyn, who has been pressing for a resolution to a controversial Departm
2026-07-29 15:41 UTC