CNN: Senate committee approves Tillerson for secretary of state
(CNN)Former ExxonMobil chief executive Rex Tillerson won the backing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Monday to be secretary of state when it voted 11-10 to send his nomination to the full Senate.
Sen. Marco Rubio was a long hold-out and potential "no" vote after he raised concerns about Tillerson's views toward Russia and human rights. But the Florida Republican announced earlier Monday that he would support the nomination. If Rubio had voted no, it could have stalled Tillerson, although GOP leaders planned to move his nomination to the floor regardless.
A final confirmation vote by the full Senate is expected next week, according to leadership aides from each party. Monday's committee vote split along party lines, with Republicans backing Trump's nominee and Democrats opposing.
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WNU Editor: It looks like Senators Rubio, McCain, and Graham "chickened out" .... but no one should be surprised. If Rex Tillerson was not confirmed .... the firestorm that would come out from the White House will be dominating the news cycle for weeks. It would also imperil the U.S. Republican Senate legislative agenda .... because such a setback will guarantee political blow-back from the White House.
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