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The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Democrat David Rosner and Republican Lindsay See to serve at FERC, sending two of the three nominees to the commission.
Why it matters: The nominees will ensure FERC keeps a quorum and lock in a Democratic majority on the commission.
Driving the news: Rosner was confirmed in a 68-26 vote.
- A few progressives — including Bernie Sanders and Ed Markey — voted "no" alongside Republicans.
- Some green groups had been urging them to oppose Rosner over his statements about LNG and work for the Bipartisan Policy Center.
- See was confirmed 83-12, with Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt joining Democrats in opposition.
What's next: The Senate now moves to a procedural vote on Judy Chang, the other Democratic nominee.
- She's likely to be confirmed with support from both Energy Chair Joe Manchin and Ranking Member John Barrasso.
