Why Does Susan Collins Oppose Confirming Blanche? One Reason Involves Abortion Pills

August 05, 2026 2:25 PM ET President Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General faces a confirmation challenge from a Republican senator for promising pro-life priorities.“I have carefully reviewed Todd Blanche’s qualifications to be Attorney General … I will vote against this nomination,” Republican Maine Sen. Susan

No cabinet secretary nominee has lost a Senate confirmation vote since 1989. Will Blanche break the streak? It’s poised to be a close vote.

Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) will vote “no” on Todd Blanche‘s nomination for attorney general, narrowing his path to confirmation in a chamber where Republicans can only afford to lose two GOP votes. Collins announced her decision the same day Blanche narrowly advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. She is running

Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.