Senate Advances Jared Bernstein’s Nomination to Become Biden’s Top Economic Adviser

The Senate on Tuesday advanced Jared Bernstein’s nomination to serve as President Biden’s top economic adviser, setting him up to be confirmed later today.

Senators voted 50-49 to end debate and move Bernstein along to a final vote early this evening to chair the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA). Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) was the lone Democrat to oppose Bernstein, alongside every Republican senator.

If confirmed, Bernstein will fill the post Cecilia Rouse vacated in March. Bernstein has served on the council since Biden’s inauguration.

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