Scoop: Sen. Maria Cantwell was forced to scrap a scheduled committee confirmation vote for President Biden’s pick to lead the FAA, after Sen. Kyrsten Sinema raised last-minute questions about the nominee, according to people familiar with the matter.
Even if Washington clears the committee, he would still need to pass the full Senate. Republicans have repeatedly called him "unqualified'' and said he lacks specific aviation experience.At the outset of a Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee hearing this morning, Chair Cantwell announced that “we will not be considering the nomination of Phil Washington."Sen.
Sen. Ted Cruz was ready to pounce. "I am glad to hear that the committee is delaying," the Texas Republican said in the hearing. "I think every member of this committee knows that Mr. Washington is not qualified for the position for which he is nominated."Washington's potential defeat would mark the second time a nominee has failed to advance out of the commerce committee this month.
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