RFK. Jr is now one step closer to becoming America’s next Health and Human Services Secretary.
This morning, the Senate Finance Committee voted to send RFK Jr.’s nomination on a straight party-line vote of 14-13. But there was tremendous drama surrounding one key swing vote: Senator Bill Cassidy (RINO-LA), who infamously voted to impeach President Trump following the J6 protests.
Cassidy previously expressed concerns regarding RFK. Jr.’s vaccine views. But he announced his support just before the vote.
“I’ve had very intense conversations with Bobby and the White House over the weekend and even this morning,” Cassidy wrote. “I want to thank VP JD specifically for his honest counsel.”
“With the serious commitments I’ve received from the administration and the opportunity to make progress on the issues we agree on like healthy foods and a pro-American agenda, I will vote yes.”
I’ve had very intense conversations with Bobby and the White House over the weekend and even this morning. I want to thank VP JD specifically for his honest counsel. With the serious commitments I’ve received from the administration and the opportunity to make progress on the…
— U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) February 4, 2025
Here is the moment when RFK. Jr advanced out of committee.
WATCH:
RFK JR. passes committee with a vote of 14-23! Nomination moves forward to the full Senate! pic.twitter.com/t3Cc5CZXKa
— Mark Kaye (@markkayeshow) February 4, 2025
This afternoon, Senate Intelligence Committee will to vote on Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination as the Director of National Intelligence. Yesterday, she got a huge win after Senator Susan Collins (RINO-ME) said she would support her.
This is a breaking news story that will be updated soon.
