Posted on 02/12/2025 6:05:10 PM PST by ransomnote
Washington — 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, the Senate voted to clear the final procedural hurdle to Kennedy's nomination. The vote fell along party lines.
Kennedy's path to confirmation was once considered among the most fragile of President Trump's nominees. The 71-year-old faced scrutiny from Democrats and Republicans alike in recent weeks, including during a pair of fiery hearings last month, where he was grilled over his controversial views on vaccines and abortion.
The longtime environmental lawyer and activist launched a White House bid in the 2024 election, though he initially sought the Democratic nomination and has close ties to the party as the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Robert F. Kennedy. He dropped out of the presidential race to endorse Mr. Trump in August.
Kennedy's nomination advanced out of committee last week, with the vote coming down to a single Republican. Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a medical doctor, had expressed consternation over his nomination because Kennedy has raised doubts about vaccines. Then, moments ahead of the committee vote, Cassidy said he would support him.
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Who could possibly be against making America healthy?
[not that RFKJr holds the only key...]
The majority of Congress is not in favor of same.
A true bi-partisan pick, but every Dem voted “no”... which shows you just how in bed they are with the pharma industry.
Look for commie Bernie to shiv him just like he shivved Tulsi.
The Dims are not real big on freedom of thought.
Senate confirmed RFK Jr today.
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