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==Filibuster attempt==
==Filibuster attempt==
Conservatives in the Senate were strongly opposed to the Hamilton nomination. Sen. [[Jeff Sessions]] led the filibuster but it failed when all Democrats voted in favor as well as 10 Republicans. The nomination will now move forward with confirmation.
Conservatives in the Senate were strongly opposed to the Hamilton nomination. Sen. [[Jeff Sessions]] led the filibuster but it failed when all Democrats voted in favor as well as 10 Republicans. The nomination moved forward and he was confirmed by the Senate.
==References==
==References==