The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines Wednesday to advance the nomination of Pam Bondi to be attorney general, moving her along the path to confirmation. Ahead of the vote, Republicans praised Bondi’s experience as Florida attorney general prior to her nomination.

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley praised Trump nominee Pam Bondi's experience as a former Florida attorney general.

The Senate Judiciary Committee has recommended Pam Bondi be confirmed as the next U.S. Attorney General, advancing her nomination on a party-line 12-10 vote.