Tuberville votes against Biden Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
Yellen is the first woman to lead the Treasury in American history and was confirmed by the Senate 84 to 15.
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Carl, Sewell and Rogers support waiver for Gen. Austin to serve as defense secretary
The House voted in favor of the waiver permitting Gen. Austin to serve as secretary of defense.
Bill Pryor, Kevin Newsome are on Trump’s short list for the next Supreme Court seat
Two of the president's possible future Supreme Court picks have strong Alabama ties.
Aderholt fully supports Barrett’s confirmation process
Confirmation hearings began last week and a vote on her confirmation is expected in the next week just days before the general election.
Alabama Republicans satisfied with Barrett’s performance
A vote to send Barrett’s nomination to the Senate floor is scheduled for Oct. 22.
Sessions expected to announce candidacy for Senate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions is expected to announce that he is running for the Senate he vacated in 2017 today. Friday is the last day to qualify and there are already six candidates who have been on the campaign trail for months. Multiple news outlets are reporting that their sources are reporting that Sessions … Continued
Jones votes to confirm Trump Secretary of Defense Mark Esper
Tuesday, U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, voted in favor of the confirmation of Mark Esper’s to be the next Secretary of Defense. “Dr. Esper is well qualified to serve as Secretary of Defense by virtue of his experience serving in the Army, his numerous positions as a Congressional staffer in both the House and Senate, … Continued
Byrne says Jones betrayed the people of Alabama when he voted against Kavanaugh
Congressman Bradley Byrne said Tuesday that Sen. Doug Jones, D-Alabama, betrayed the people of Alabama by not voting for Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Justice in 2018. “Doug Jones betrayed the people of Alabama when he voted against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh,” Byrne said on social media. “The Democrats are OBSESSED with sabotaging President (Donald) … Continued
Corey Maze confirmed as U.S. district judge in Alabama
U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, announced Wednesday that Montgomery’s Corey Maze has been confirmed by the full Senate to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama. “Corey Maze’s confirmation to be a district judge for the Northern District of Alabama is another important step in the shaping of our courts,” said … Continued
Shelby votes for Barr confirmation
The U.S. Senate confirmed William Barr as U.S. attorney general on Thursday. Sen. Richard Shelby, R-Alabama, said he was proud to have voted to confirm Barr as attorney general. Barr previously served as AG under former President George H. W. Bush. “I am proud to have voted for the confirmation of William Barr to serve … Continued