U.S. Senate advances nomination of Biden U.N. nominee, final vote due Tuesday


Reuters | Washington DC | Updated: 23-02-2021 04:51 IST | Created: 23-02-2021 04:51 IST
U.S. Senate advances nomination of Biden U.N. nominee, final vote due Tuesday
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The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance the nomination of President Joe Biden's pick to be ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, clearing the way for a vote on her confirmation on Tuesday.

The tally was 75-20 on a procedural measure to end debate. All 20 of the "no" votes came from Republicans.

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