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The president was relying on votes from two key Republican senators to push the nomination through.
President Trump has faced persistent questions about U.S. weapons stockpiles throughout the conflict.
Family, friends, and others were in attendance at First Baptist Church in South Carolina’s capital, Columbia.
The investigation was announced after a congresswoman asked Uthmeier and other state officials to investigate the former federal health official’s conduct.
The late senator from South Carolina served in the U.S. military for 33 years and helped secure major funding for the base.
The two candidates are both Democrats, so whoever wins will narrow the Republican majority in the House.
The procedural vote took place on the same day as Lindsey Graham’s funeral service in Washington.
Clayton will replace acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte, who was appointed after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
