Asian-American Nominees — Tammy Duckworth Refuses to Back Biden Nominees Until He Appoints

Asian-American Nominees — Tammy Duckworth Refuses to Back Biden Nominees Until He Appoints

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D., Ill.) attends a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2020. (Greg Nash/Reuters)

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D., Ill.) has reportedly given the White House an ultimatum: she will not vote to confirm any of President Biden’s “non-diversity” cabinet nominees until he appoints an Asian-American nominee for key executive branch positions.

“Until then I am a no vote on the floor on all non-diversity nominees” including judicial and sub-cabinet nominees, she reportedly told CBS News’ Nancy Cordes and…

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