Bill Cassidy Backs Todd Blanche, Clearing Path To Nomination

August 07, 2026 11:31 AM ET Republican Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will vote in favor of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination, moving his confirmation process across the finish line. Cassidy remained hesitant to support Blanche and became the deciding vote after Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced they would vote against his nomination. The senator announced on the Senate floor that he would vote for Blanche since it is essential that a Senate-confirmed attorney general be in office. “I will vote for Mr. Blanche,” Cassidy said. “I’ll be criticized for this vote, what’s new? But, the people of Louisiana can be assured that I worked hard and understand the issue and make the right decision.” I will announce my decisi