Private-sector lawyer Eugene Scalia, President Trump’s pick for labor secretary, gained approval from the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on a party-line vote Tuesday.
The vote came just days after the nominee, son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, had his first appearance before the committee, prompting Democrats to accuse the administration of rushing the nomination through before they had time to fully consider it. Scalia’s nomination now goes to the full Senate.
Stay informed.Stay ahead.
Join Washington Examiner for unlimited access to the news, analysis, and commentary that matter most.
See Options
Already a member? Log in
Print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account
Digital subscriber? Click here to login/register your account.
