The fresh nomination for the powerful position came hours after former Congressman Matt Gaetz announced his decision to withdraw from the nomination process for the post.
The Senate voted 51-49 to confirm Gupta. Vice President Kamala Harris was present in the Senate to cast her vote in case of a tie. The two parties have 50 members each in the 100-seat United States Senate.
After Jeff Session’s resignation, an acting attorney general was appointed by the president as his temporary replacement.
Oak Creek (Wisconsin), Aug 11: Calling the deadly shooting incident at a Wisconsin Gurdwara an attack on American values, a top Obama Administration official has said such acts of terrorism and hatred will not be
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