Eric Garcetti's Nomination As India Envoy Cleared By US Senate
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Eric Garcetti: The Senate voted 52-42 advancing the former Los Angeles mayor's nomination that caps off months of stasis for him.
Eric Garcetti, President Joe Biden's close aide, was confirmed as US Ambassador to India after the Senate on Wednesday voted on his nomination, filling a key diplomatic position after a gap of two years.
The Senate voted 52-42 advancing the former Los Angeles mayor's nomination that caps off months of stasis for Garcetti.
The former mayor's nomination was pending before the US Congress since July 2021 when he was nominated for the prestigious diplomatic posting by Biden. The position has remained vacant for more than two years.
Mr Garcetti's nomination was not brought to the Senate floor for a vote during the last Congress as the ruling Democratic Party did not have enough support to get him through.
