WASHINGTON — President Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department, Linda McMahon, cleared her committee vetting Thursday, setting up a final round of confirmation votes on the Senate floor.
McMahon, who led Trump’s Small Business Administration during his first term, was approved by all 12 Republicans on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.
All 11 Democrats on the panel voted against the 76-year-old advancing to a full vote in the upper chamber.
McMahon’s confirmation hearing was held by the HELP Committee Feb. 13, with the education secretary-designate dodging when asked whether she will go along with Trump’s desire to see her…
