The Hill: The Senate narrowly advanced President Trump’s controversial pick to lead NASA on Wednesday after Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) switched his vote to break a tie.
Senators voted 50-48 on Republican Rep. Jim Bridenstine (Okla.) to lead NASA, giving him the simple majority needed to move forward.
Bridenstine’s nomination appeared to have stalled after Flake initially voted against him, resulting in a 49-49 tie. Vice President Pence, who could normally have put Bridenstine over the top, is in Florida, leaving Republicans unable to break the stalemate.
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