The Senate finance committee approved Robert F Kennedy Jr's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services, with a party-line vote of 14 Republicans in favor and 13 Democrats against. Republican Bill Cassidy's unexpected support was crucial, as he previously expressed worries about Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance. With the Senate poised for a final vote soon, Kennedy benefits from a Republican majority, needing only some GOP backing to secure confirmation, despite a few potential dissenters within his party.
With serious commitments I've received from the administration and the opportunity to make progress on issues we agree on like healthy foods, I will vote yes.
Most members of the conference have rallied around Kennedy's nomination, despite some remaining Republican senators considering opposing him.
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