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Chris Van Hollen: We should be clear: No practical barrier prevents the President from next appointing a Democrat to the SEC.

On the recordJune 15, 2026
We should be clear: No practical barrier prevents the President from next appointing a Democrat to the SEC.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Clarifying the feasibility of appointing a Democrat.

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