Senate Confirms FEC Nominees

Some say it's been like having a World Series without an umpire: In the costliest election year in history, the Federal Election Commission has been a dysfunctional agency, essentially out of business. That's been a source of frustration for the ...

Ending a months-long stalemate, the Senate voted Tuesday to fill vacancies on the Federal Election Commission, putting the nation's election watchdog back in business. "I'm pleased we can finally come together," said Senate Majority Leader Harry ...

Ending a monthslong stalemate, the Senate voted Tuesday to fill four vacancies on the Federal Election Commission, putting the nation’s election watchdog back in business.

“I’m pleased we can finally come together,” ...

The six-member panel has been unable to consider action this election year because only two commissioners were left after three recess appointments expired in December. Democrats blocked consideration of any replacements over objections to one of ...

But the Senate action came with a final twist: Republicans accused Democrats of delaying the confirmation vote one day to allow the Democratic National Committee to file a lawsuit against the presidential campaign of Republican Sen. John McCain of ...

Senators on Tuesday evening voted to confirm nominees to the federal agency tasked with overseeing presidential and congressional elections. The action means the agency will be able to issue advisory opinions and investigate possible campaign ...

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed five nominees for the Federal Election Commission, breaking a prolonged partisan logjam and allowing the agency to resume functioning. The nominees were confirmed without dissent after drawn-out talks between Senate ...