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The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general by a 50-49 vote.

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Published August 25, 2026 at 8:22 PMUpdated August 25, 2026 at 8:22 PMHigh confidenceLegacy AI-assisted evidence reviewSubject: Unclear

What the evidence shows

The Senate roll call record shows Todd Blanche’s confirmation passed 50-49 on Aug. 8, 2026. AP’s report said Cassidy’s support likely paved the way, and the Senate vote record confirms the confirmation happened. The near-party-line margin is established in the official vote record.

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Evidence considered

  1. Senate roll call lists Blanche confirmed 50-49 on Aug. 8.
  2. AP reported Cassidy’s support likely cleared the way.
  3. Senate Democrats’ wrap-up records the same confirmation vote.

Sources

01U.S. Senate Roll Call Votes 119th Congress - 2nd Session (2026)Open source ↗02AP: The Latest: GOP Sen. Cassidy says he supports Blanche, likely paving way for AG confirmationOpen source ↗03Senate Democrats wrap-up for Aug. 7-8, 2026Open source ↗
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