Biden Pick for NLRB Top Lawyer Advanced as Harris Breaks Tie (2)

Jennifer Abruzzo, President Joe Biden‘s pick for general counsel of the National Labor Relations Board, appears on track for confirmation after the Senate narrowly advanced her nomination on the strength of a tie-breaking vote from Vice President Kamala Harris.

The divided Senate voted 51-50 to limit debate on Abruzzo’s nomination Tuesday, with Harris appearing in the chamber to break the partisan deadlock. The Senate is expected to hold a final vote to confirm Abruzzo this week, and Harris may again be needed to push Biden’s nominee across the finish line.

A longtime NLRB and union attorney, Abruzzo faced ...