WASHINGTON — The Senate Judiciary Committee has unanimously approved the nomination of James Comey to be director of the FBI, clearing the way for a full Senate vote.
The 18-0 committee vote will send Comey’s nomination to the Senate floor. The soonest that vote could take place would be early next week.
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