Heinrich Issues Statement on Concerning Breach of Protocol and Precedent by Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Ahead of Cabinet Nomination Hearing
January 08, 2025
January 08, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
Hearing notice issued last night by Chairman Lee fails to include minority consent, a breach of decades-long Senate protocol and precedent
Committee has yet to receive essential information from nominees, including a completed financial disclosure form and completion of an FBI background check, to fulfill Senate's advice and consent constitutional duties
Senato . . .
Hearing notice issued last night by Chairman Lee fails to include minority consent, a breach of decades-long Senate protocol and precedent
Committee has yet to receive essential information from nominees, including a completed financial disclosure form and completion of an FBI background check, to fulfill Senate's advice and consent constitutional duties
Senato . . .