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Vote on Traynor Nomination (Executive Session)

The Senate met in executive session to vote on the Traynor nomination, a presidential appointment. The nomination was confirmed by a vote of 48 to 47, with five senators absent: Senators Britt, McConnell, Murkowski, Paul, and Tillis. The vote was announced on the floor after the roll was called.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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John Barrasso

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“Five senators are absent. The Senate voted 48 to 47 to confirm this nomination.”

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The following Senators are necessarily absent: the Senator from Alabama (Mrs. Britt), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. McConnell), the Senator from Alaska (Ms. Murkowski), the Senator from Kentucky (Mr. Paul), and the Senator from North Carolina (Mr. Tillis). The result was announced---yeas 48, nays 47, as follows: The nomination was confirmed.

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