Senate panel postpones William Barr's confirmation vote amid Democrats' concerns
Source: Washington Post
A planned Senate Judiciary Committee vote on William P. Barr’s nomination to serve as attorney general has been delayed for a week, as Democrats continue to raise concerns about whether he will allow special counsel Robert S. Mueller III to finish his probe and publicize the results unimpeded.
The delay, which is customary for high-profile nominations, is not expected to impede Barr’s eventual chances of being confirmed by the full Senate. But it is the latest reflection of the deep partisan tension surrounding Barr’s nomination, most of which centers on Democrats’ desire to protect Mueller’s probe from being unduly constrained.
The committee postponed its vote on Barr as one of over 40 nominations the panel was scheduled to vote on Tuesday, but decided to delay until its next meeting.
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