Senate clears way for final vote on Powell nomination at 5 p.m. Eastern

The Senate voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to cut off debate on the nomination of Jerome Powell to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, setting up a final vote later today. The vote to cut off debate was 84 to 12. Only 50 votes would be needed to confirm Powell. The final vote will take place at 5 p.m.

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