The Senate’s plan to vote on confirmation of the candidate for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Monday was postponed after parts of Washington, DC, were covered by more than two inches of snow on Sunday.
The vote will now move to Tuesday, Senate officials announced in Twitter on Sunday night.
The Senate was scheduled to enter an executive session on Monday to consider the nomination before the vote at 5:30 pm. The Senate’s Internal Security Committee advanced the Mayorkas’ nomination by 7-4 in late January.
MAJOR SNOWSTORM HOVERS THROUGH THE NORTHEAST AMONG HAZARDOUS TRIPS, ENERGY ENTRIES
A National Guard soldier stands at a post while snow falls in front of the US Capitol on Sunday, January 31, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo / Alex Brandon)
The National Weather Service reported that the United States Capitol area received 1.5 inches of snow, while the neighboring Baltimore / Washington International airport received more than 3 inches. The airport warned on Saturday that snow could affect flights.
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More snow is expected on Monday, FOX 5 reported.