# Scorned senators force retreat on Blanche confirmation vote

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Podcast: [Morning Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/morning-report-7002333)
Published: 2026-07-30T11:19:07+00:00
Episode link: https://thehill.com/newsletters/morning-report/5998751-todd-blanche-confirmation-delay-cornyn-tillis-gop-scorn
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## Resource

Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) are showing no signs of backing down on their demands concerning Todd Blanche’s nomination to become permanent attorney general, throwing his confirmation into serious doubt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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