Senate Republican Whip John Thune told CNN there is “a lot of resistance” to the nomination of Jack Lew to be the US ambassador to Israel, a sign that Democratic efforts to push for his quick confirmation could hit roadblocks in the chamber.
Lew, who is scheduled to have a confirmation hearing Wednesday, would need the support of all 100 senators to schedule a quick confirmation vote. But if any one member objects it would force Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to take time-consuming procedural steps to overcome the objection.
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