Key facts
- Todd Blanche was confirmed as US Attorney General.
- The Senate vote was 50-49.
- Senator Bill Cassidy cast the deciding vote.
- Todd Blanche is a former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump.
- Democrats opposed Blanche's nomination.
- Some Republicans also opposed Blanche's nomination.
- Concerns were raised about the politicization of the Justice Department.
Todd Blanche has been confirmed as the US Attorney General in a close 50-49 vote in the Senate. Senator Bill Cassidy cast the deciding vote to approve Blanche's nomination. Blanche's confirmation comes after facing opposition from all Democratic senators and some Republicans. Concerns were raised by opponents regarding the potential politicization of the Justice Department. Blanche previously served as a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump.