Senate Advances Nominees for Key Treasury Posts

The Senate on Sept. 17 voted to advance the nominations of two top Treasury political appointees, clearing the path for a floor vote.

The Senate voted 54-40 to limit debate—a Senate procedure known as cloture—and advance to a vote on the confirmation of Brent McIntosh to be undersecretary for international affairs, the lead representative for the department in trade and international tax deals. He is currently the department’s current general counsel.

The vote to invoke cloture was 55-37 for Brian Callanan, Treasury’s current deputy general counsel. He would replace McIntosh as general counsel if confirmed.

Democrats on ...