The committee, split evenly between Democrats and Republicans, held on 12-12 after Lisa Cook’s nomination to the board of governors, which would require an additional procedural vote on the Senate floor. If the Democrats stick together, she could be confirmed with Vice President Kamala Harris’ casting vote, even if all the Republicans in the room oppose her.
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