The Senate Finance Committee voted along party lines to send Kennedy’s bid to lead the Department of Health and Human Services to the full chamber.

Summary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary advanced in a party-line vote by the Senate Finance Committee.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), despite concerns over Kennedy’s anti-vaccine views, supported the nomination after securing commitments from the administration.

Kennedy faced scrutiny over Medicaid knowledge gaps and potential conflicts of interest.

The nomination now moves to the full Senate for consideration.