Senate Approves New Attorney for D.C.

In a recent vote, the Senate approved Jeanine Pirro from New York to be the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for a four-year term. This position is very important because the U.S. Attorney is responsible for handling federal criminal cases in the area.

The vote took place to end debate on her nomination, which is known as a cloture motion. This particular vote passed with 51 Senators supporting it and 45 opposing it. Most Republicans were in favor of Jeanine Pirro, pushing the nomination forward.

This decision allows Pirro to move forward in her role, meaning she will soon start her job in D.C., where she will oversee legal matters and represent the federal government in court cases.