Shelton’s Fed Bid Faces New Drama as Third GOP Senator Says No
- Alexander says he opposes nominee but won’t be in Washington
- GOP leaders were aiming for confirmation vote this week
Judy Shelton
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A third Republican senator said he opposes the nomination of Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve Board, adding drama to a confirmation vote that had been targeted for this week.
Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander said in a statement Monday he is against President Donald Trump’s controversial pick, but a spokesman said the senator won’t be in Washington to vote on the nomination. That means approval could hinge on whether all Republican senators who support Shelton show up -- even if Vice President Mike Pence is present to cast a tie-breaking vote.