In December 2018, Manchin voted against a pro-coal [[Federal Energy Regulatory Commission]] nominee that he had originally supported, caving to pressure from [[environmentalist]] groups.<ref>Cama, Timothy (December 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/419952-senate-advances-trump-energy-pick-after-manchin-flips Senate advances Trump energy pick after Manchin flips]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref><ref>Siegal, Josh (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/joe-manchin-flips-on-trumps-energy-panel-nominee-amid-pressure-from-green-groups Joe Manchin flips on Trump's energy panel nominee amid pressure from green groups]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref> | In December 2018, Manchin voted against a pro-coal [[Federal Energy Regulatory Commission]] nominee that he had originally supported, caving to pressure from [[environmentalist]] groups.<ref>Cama, Timothy (December 5, 2018). [https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/419952-senate-advances-trump-energy-pick-after-manchin-flips Senate advances Trump energy pick after Manchin flips]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref><ref>Siegal, Josh (December 5, 2018). [https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/joe-manchin-flips-on-trumps-energy-panel-nominee-amid-pressure-from-green-groups Joe Manchin flips on Trump's energy panel nominee amid pressure from green groups]. ''Washington Examiner''. Retrieved December 5, 2018.</ref> |