PN 78-2 - Nomination of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services - National Key Vote
Ed Markey voted Yea (Confirmation Vote) on this Nomination.
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Timeline
- Senate Nomination Confirmed
- March 18, 2021
- Senate Cloture Invoked
- March 17, 2021
- Introduced
- Jan. 20, 2021
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Title: Nomination of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to confirm president Joe Biden's nomination of Xavier Becerra as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Title: Nomination of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services
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NOTE: INVOKING CLOTURE REQUIRES A 3/5 MAJORITY OF THE SENATE. IT IS NOT A VOTE ON THE PASSAGE OF THE PIECE OF LEGISLATION, BUT LIMITS FURTHER DEBATE TO 30 HOURS. CLOTURE IS TYPICALLY USED TO END A FILIBUSTER. A FAILED CLOTURE VOTE OFTEN PREVENTS THE LEGISLATION FROM EVER COMING TO A VOTE.
Title: Nomination of Xavier Becerra as Secretary of Health and Human Services