Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now has one foot in the door at the top federal health department, with Republicans rallying around President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee.
Kennedy is almost certain to be confirmed as the head of the Department of Health and Human Services despite healthy skepticism from both sides of the aisle over his embrace of conspiracy theories, including his claims that life-saving childhood vaccinations are dangerous.
The Senate voted 53-47 to limit debate and move forward with a final confirmation vote. Wednesday’s procedural vote was the final hurdle for RFK Jr. before the Senate officially green lights his nomination and he takes the helm of HHS.
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