Posted on 03/02/2017 7:40:49 AM PST by SeekAndFind
Ben Carson is now officially confirmed as secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, following the Senate vote Thursday morning.
The approval locks in one of the few remaining cabinet members left to be approved.
The Senate floor voted the day before on the motion to invoke cloture on the nomination of Carson, passing the vote 62-37. The significant majority vote gave Carson a likely green light to be confirmed on Thursday.
Despite a controversial start to his nomination, it turned out to be all bark and no bite as his hearing went fairly smooth.
The former neurosurgeon passed through the Committee On Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs with a unanimous vote of approval on Jan. 24 and is finally making its way to the Senate floor, becoming one of few remaining cabinet picks to be confirmed.
Carson managed to receive support from both sides of the isle, even winning the approval of Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Ben will be good - no, not good, GREAT!!
How long before he is forced to resign for Russian ties as well?
I believe Dr. Carson is a decent man who will try and follow his conscience in doing a good job.
So, all the NO votes came from scum-sucking Democrats and I Can Be Bought Bernie. (if I read that correctly)
As usual, the two morons from CT voted against Ben, racists a$$holes...:-)
Rick Scott or Adam Putnam should run against Nelson. Rick can’t run again, but Adam might want to be governor...
Superb news!
Dr Carson has Decency, dignity, love for country and intelligence. All the things I want in my government p.
Amen to that.
Ben Carson: Great American. Great pick.
Congrats, Dr. Carson. Thank you, Mr. President.
How hard could it be to run HUD. I mean it’s not brain surgery...oh wait, never mind.
Heitkamp is running scared. LOL.
bernie loves to be abused and the dem party isn’t finished beating on him yet.
This is awesome.
Prayers up that the doctor can direct the healing of sick communities.
Her political career is going to end in 20 months most likely.
Yes, it’s gonna be quite fun to watch!
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