Susan Collins will vote against Kash Patel as Donald Trump’s FBI director
The Senate advanced Kash Patel's nomination as FBI director on a 48-45 party-line procedural vote in February 2025, and Republican Sen. Susan Collins said she would vote against him ahead of the final confirmation vote.

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2 developments- Feb 19, 2025Senate advances nomination of Trump FBI pick Kash Patel
- Feb 20, 2025Susan Collins will vote against Kash Patel as Donald Trump’s FBI director
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Susan Collins vows to oppose Trump FBI director nominee Kash Patel ahead of critical vote