Two (D) Senators to Vote With GOP to Block (Some of) Biden's Nominees?

Duckworth, Hirono vow to oppose Biden picks over diversity concerns

"Sens. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) say they will vote against President Biden's nominees....the opposition could be a significant hurdle to getting additional executive or judicial branch nominations through the 50-50 Senate, where the support of every Democrat is needed if Republicans line up against a nominee."

"Duckworth first told reporters on Tuesday that she had informed the White House she would oppose any 'non-diversity' nominees until she gets a commitment from the executive branch for more high-ranking Asian American nominations....'I will vote for racial minorities and LGBTQ but anybody else, I'm not voting for', said Duckworth, who is one of two Asian American senators."

"Biden would be the first president in 20 years not to have a Cabinet secretary who is [Asian American or Pacific Islander]."

"Duckworth said she had been making suggestions to the White House for well-qualified nominees who were Asian Americans or Pacific Islanders 'who never even got a phone call'."