McMahon’s Nomination Advances to the Senate Floor

Linda McMahon’s bid to become the next education secretary moved forward Thursday after a Senate panel voted 12–11 along party lines to advance her nomination. McMahon has “demonstrated a strong vision for the Department of Education” and is “the partner this committee needs to improve the nation’s education system,” said Dr. Bill Cassidy, the committee chair from Louisiana. “I proudly support Mrs. McMahon’s nomination.” Republicans on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee also largely praised McMahon at the preceding hearing on Feb. 13, saying they couldn’t think of a better person to lead the nation’s education system.