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Senate to vote today on Branstad’s nomination
May 22, 2017, 12:17 PM
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The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote later today on Iowa Governor Terry Branstad’s nomination to serve as U.S. ambassador to China.
According to Politico, Branstad is expected to easily clear the 50-vote threshold needed to be confirmed.
Most ag groups have been very supportive of Branstad’s nomination, citing his pro-agriculture stance on key issues and long friendship with Chinese president Xi Jinping.
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