Pruitt Headed for Senate Final Confirmation Vote on Friday

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EPA Nominee Scott Pruitt cleared his first hurdle on Thursday morning as the Senate voted 54-46 to advance his nomination, according to The Washington Times.

Senator Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota and Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia joined Republicans in the vote. A final vote is expected on Friday.

Pruitt’s confirmation has been a contentious battle, with Democrats waging war on the Oklahoma Attorney General over his numerous clashes with the EPA.

On Thursday, an Oklahoma County Court judge found Pruitt in violation of the state’s Open Records Act and ordered the release of more than 2,500 emails and other documents by next week.