Eric Garcetti’s Nomination As Ambassador To India Clears Key Senate Vote, Confirmation Likely This Afternoon
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deadline.comEric Garcetti’s goal to become the next U.S. ambassador to India cleared a major Senate hurdle on Wednesday, making it likely that his confirmation will be confirmed later in the afternoon.
His nomination was stalled for more than a year amid allegations that he ignored complaints of sexual harassment by a top aide.
The procedural vote was a rare cliffhanger for the Senate, which typically moves on nominations with the outcome all but certain.
The vote was 52-42, with seven Republicans voting for the nomination and three Democrats voting against. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Sen.
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