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Feb 26
2013 |
Senate Expected to Vote on Hagel |
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After a battle lasting nearly two months, characterized by tough interrogation and a partisans divide, lawmakers are expected to confirm President Obama's nomination of Republican Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense this afternoon.
The Senate returns today after a week off from debating Hagel's merit. Republicans blocked a cloture vote to confirm Hagel on Valentine's Day, pushing the decision back until after their President's Day recess. Democrats framed that rejection as a filibuster, while Republicans said they needed another week to discuss the candidate's record.
"This is a very controversial nominee, there is a desire to not end debate now," GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said that Thursday. "We feel like come back next week, after the break, unless there is some bombshell I'd be ready to move on to vote."
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