Committee OKs Clinton, 16-1

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee just voice-voted 16-1 to recommend the confirmation of Hillary Clinton to be the next secretary of state. Louisiana Republican David Vitter was the sole “no” vote, citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest posed by Bill Clinton's international fundraising.

Another conservative on the committee, South Carolina Republican Jim DeMint, also expressed reservations about Clinton's failure to increase oversight of her husband's charities.

Her nomination now goes on to the full Senate, where she is expected to be quickly confirmed.

Glenn Thrush is senior staff writer at Politico Magazine.