Senate Invokes Cloture On Mel Watt Nomination To Lead Housing Agency

Rep. Melvin Watt, D-N.C., a member of a House Judiciary subcommittee participates in a legislative hearing on H.R. 6101, the "Legal Services Corporation Improvement Act" on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, in Washington.
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The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 57 – 40 to invoke cloture and end debate on the nomination Rep. Mel Watt (D-NC) to head the Federal Housing Finance Agency.

A final vote on confirmation, which is expected to pass, is scheduled for Tuesday evening.

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