Senate Democrats delayed a key vote to advance the nomination of Kash Patel on Thursday, essentially nudging consideration of President Donald Trump’s FBI director nominee into next week.

As reported by the New York Post, on Thursday morning Dems who serve on the Senate Judiciary Committee moved to place a hold on Patel.

Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, acknowledged the panel minority’s right to do so under committee rules.

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