President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet picks are likely to face surprising votes from moderate Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, who may demonstrate their independence by voting against controversial nominees.
Fifty senators will be required to confirm President-elect Donald Trump 's picks for top administration positions. The Senate will have 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats, meaning Republicans can afford to lose no more than three votes on nominees without bipartisan support. A 50-50 tie can be broken by Vice President-elect JD Vance.
Among them, Senator Susan Collins, a moderate Republican who represents a blue state, and Senator Lisa Murkowski, another moderate Republican, may surprise with unexpected votes against or for Trump's nominees. Collins, known for her willingness to vote against her party, including her vote to convict Trump on impeachment charges, could demonstrate her independence by voting against controversial or radical picks. Additionally, Collins is set to become the chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee, which could increase her influence in bipartisan deals. Meanwhile, Murkowski, also a moderate Republican, has already expressed her opposition to some of Trump's cabinet picks, stating that she doesn't think the Gaetz pick for attorney general is a serious nomination. Both senators are set to play significant roles in the confirmation process
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