The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday gave its stamp of approval for Shalanda Young to be deputy director of the White House Office and Management and Budget.
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The panel advanced Young’s nomination on a 7-6 vote along party lines. She must also receive approval from the Senate Budget Committee, with a vote scheduled for Wednesday afternoon, before getting a final confirmation vote in the full Senate.
Her nomination for the No. 2 budget post comes amid growing speculation that she may soon get the top position following the withdrawal of Neera TandenNeera TandenWhite House chief of staff: Young a ‘very serious candidate’ for OMB director Overnight Defense: Pentagon chief to press for Manchin’s support on Colin Kahl | House Dems seek to limit transfer of military-grade gear to police Pentagon chief to press for Manchin’s support on key nominee MORE, President BidenJoe BidenDNC beefs up its finance team Pentagon extends National Guard presence at Capitol through May 23 Blinken to appear before Foreign Affairs Committee MORE‘s initial pick to lead the OMB.
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Top Democratic leaders in the House, including Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiBoebert fundraises off viral hashtag: ‘I’m not going anywhere’ Democrats spar over COVID-19 vaccine strategy Pelosi says GOP will vote against COVID-19 relief and then take credit for it MORE (Calif.), Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauroRosa DeLauroHouse Democratic leaders back Shalanda Young for OMB after Tanden withdrawal Pro-Choice Caucus asks Biden to remove abortion fund restrictions from 2022 budget Key Democrat unveils plan to restore limited earmarks MORE (Conn.) and the Congressional Black Caucus, are throwing their support behind Young for the OMB director job.
Biden has yet to announce his pick, and other candidates such as former National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling are reportedly under consideration. The White House has said it will appoint Young as acting OMB director as an interim step if she’s confirmed for the deputy role.
The partisan split in the Wednesday morning vote came as somewhat of a surprise after Young received largely glowing reviews from Republicans who had worked with her as staff director for the House Appropriations Committee.
Some GOP senators said they had intended to vote for Young but were “troubled” by her written answer on support for repealing the Hyde Amendment, which bars federal funds from being used for abortions.
“This is one where our country is so deeply divided on abortion, where we’ve been able to come together and decide, at a minimum, let’s not tell people with a deep view based on their conscience on this, that they have to pay taxpayer funds for abortion,” said Sen. Rob PortmanRobert (Rob) Jones PortmanThe Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by the National Shooting Sports Foundation – CDC news on gatherings a step toward normality Blunt’s retirement deals blow to McConnell inner circle Trump ramps up battle with Republican leadership MORE (R-Ohio), the top Republican on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
“I’m reluctantly going to vote no,” he said.
Committee Chairman Gary PetersGary PetersBlunt retirement shakes up Missouri Senate race Senate rejects Cruz effort to block stimulus checks for undocumented immigrants Democratic centrists flex power on Biden legislation MORE (D-Mich.) said the decision by Republicans was confusing given that Young had committed to following current law, including the Hyde Amendment.