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Jackson’s confirmation expected by end of week after committee deadlocks along partisan lines

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Despite the tie vote on Monday, Jackson’s nomination can still go to the Senate floor using a procedure known as a discharge petition and a simple majority vote to place Jackson’s nomination on the calendar. Once there, Democrats expect to confirm Jackson before the Senate adjourns for its Easter recess at the end of this week.