Senate pauses Michael P. Drescher nomination after contentious floor debate; motion to recommit moved
Senators debated Michael P. Drescher's nomination to the Vermont Supreme Court, with concerns raised about his role defending federal immigration detentions; a motion to recommit the nomination to Judiciary was moved and the Senate recessed after a division (ayes 17, nays 13), leaving final action pending.
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The Vermont Senate paused consideration of Michael P. Drescher's nomination to be an associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court after an extended and contentious floor presentation on Wednesday.
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