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Even a single Republican "no" vote would block Mr. Blanche's nomination from consideration by the full Senate, which could sink his confirmation.
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To win, they'll have to convince Democrats at a July 25 convention that they're the best candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
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Senator John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, may have the deciding vote on Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general. Even a single Republican "no" vote would block Mr. Blanche's nomination, and the senator said after Wednesday's meeting that he had not made up his mind.
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Dr. Erica Schwartz told senators in a confirmation hearing that she did not think Robert F. Kennedy Jr. or President Trump would ask her to do anything to hurt public health. Some senators were incredulous.
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