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Confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General

Todd Blanche was confirmed as Attorney General 50-49 in an overnight vote. Two Republicans voted with every Democrat against him.

Chamber
Senate
Date
August 8, 2026
Measure
PN1078
Roll call
#230
Result
Nomination Confirmed, 50-49
Republicans
50 yea, 2 nay
Democrats
0 yea, 47 nay
MAGA side
Yea

๐Ÿ“œ Official roll call record โ†—

๐Ÿ’ก Why it matters

The Attorney General runs the Justice Department that was weaponized against President Trump.

๐Ÿ”ต The 2 Republicans who voted with the Democrats