Eric Garcetti is poised to become ambassador to India after the Senate voted to advance his nomination. The former L.A. mayor's nomination almost tanked after accusations that he ignored sexual assault claims against an aide.
The Senate advanced former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti’s nomination to become U.S. ambassador to India, paving the way for his final confirmation later Wednesday.
Garcetti’s confirmation moved ahead on a 52-42 vote, with seven GOP senators supporting him and three Democrats voting no. That unusual bipartisan tally reflected the controversy that nearly unraveled Garcetti’s nomination, stemming from allegations that he was aware of — and did not act on — sexual assault and harassment accusations against his former top aide, Rick Jacobs. Garcetti has denied that he knew of the accusations against Jacobs before they became public.
Wednesday’s vote came nearly two years after Biden tapped Garcetti to become U.S. ambassador to India. Even hours before the first Senate roll-call, the outcome was uncertain, a rarity these days on the floor. Garcetti’s Senate backers remained confident this week that he would be confirmed, despite some Democrats privately predicting a tight vote.
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