Key Facts

• Todd Blanche was President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer.
• The Senate confirmed him as the U.S. Attorney General by a close vote.
• Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted against him.
• Some Democrats also opposed Blanche’s nomination.
• The Attorney General is the head of the nation’s main law enforcement agency.
• The vote was closely divided, showing mixed support in the Senate.
• Blanche’s confirmation followed a formal nomination process.
• The Senate’s decision allows Blanche to start serving as Attorney General.