# GOP drops opposition, clearing way for vote on Blanche nomination

Republican senators have withdrawn their opposition to Blanche's nomination, allowing a confirmation vote to proceed. The move signals the nominee now has sufficient backing to likely be confirmed, marking a shift in the Senate's political dynamics.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/aug/04/donald-trump-todd-blanche-republicans-vote-michigan-midterm-primary-democrats-latest-news-updates) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:43:36 GMT
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/07/murkowski-todd-blanche-attorney-general) — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:42 GMT