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Committee unanimously advances Phillips; full-body consideration expected Thursday
Summary
After questioning, the Judiciary committee voted 17–0 with two present not voting to forward Judge William E. Phillips II’s nomination to the full body; the chair indicated the next step will be full-body consideration, likely on Thursday morning.
The Judiciary committee completed a confirmation hearing for Judge William E. Phillips II and voted to advance his nomination to the full body.
The clerk recorded "17 ayes, 0 nos, and 2 present not voting." Chair announced the next stop would be the full-body consideration, likely in a joint convention later the week on Thursday morning. The chair also recognized the nominee’s wife and children in the gallery and noted Mayor Waters and family were present.
The committee adjourned after the positive recommendation was recorded, concluding the committee’s role in the nomination process.
