Pam Bondi is one step closer to becoming the next attorney general after her nomination cleared a procedural hurdle Monday. Senators voted 52-46 along party lines to approve a motion to invoke cloture on her nomination.

The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Pam Bondi as the next attorney general, giving her control of a Justice Department embroiled in controversy. The vote was 54-46. Sen. John Fetterman

The Senate on Tuesday evening confirmed Pam Bondi to become attorney general mostly along party lines. The chamber voted 54-46 for the former Florida attorney general, who was a lawyer for President Donald Trump during his first impeachment trial.