Energy and Environment

Senate sets up final vote on Rick Perry’s confirmation

By John Siciliano
Published March 2, 2017 3:54pm ET
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Senate sets up final vote on Rick Perry’s confirmation
A number of Democrats voted against Perry when his confirmation was put to a vote on the Senate energy committee, but some Democrats supported Perry in the final vote. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner) | Graeme Jennings

The Senate on Thursday advanced the nomination of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to be President Trump’s energy secretary, and set up a final vote that could happen as early as today.

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