Senator Bill Cassidy announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, giving President Trump's nominee enough Republican support to secure Senate confirmation. The Louisiana Republican said he has reservations about the pick but will back him, ensuring the party has the votes needed for a majority on the Senate floor. Blanche, who previously cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee, requires at least 50 votes to be confirmed. Cassidy's decision rescues the confirmation effort for the embattled nominee, who had faced uncertainty over whether he could secure the necessary support. With Cassidy's backing, Republicans can move forward with the vote, all but guaranteeing Blanche's confirmation as the nation's top law enforcement officer.