Senate Confirms Khan to FTC, Bringing Agency to 3-2 Makeup

The Senate voted 69-28 Tuesday to confirm Lina Khan to the FTC. The chamber had voted 72-25 Monday night to invoke cloture on Khan, including all 50 Democratic caucus members and 22 Republicans.

Khan, once sworn in, would complete a temporary 3-2 Democratic majority at the commission with acting Chairwoman Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and Commissioner Rohit Chopra, who is President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Biden hasn’t yet announced a nominee to replace Chopra or a permanent FTC chair.

A commission spokesperson confirmed Chopra plans to remain a commissioner there until he goes for CFPB. Chopra didn't comment right away and nor did Khan.