Senate narrowly confirms Emil Bove to sit on federal appeals court after whistleblower reports

The Senate on Tuesday night narrowly confirmed Justice Department official Emil Bove to a seat on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, hours after his confirmation was stalled over whistleblower reports that he is under investigation.

Democratic Sens. Adam Schiff of California and Cory Booker of New Jersey requested information about the alleged investigation after a third whistleblower said Bove misled the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing.

The whistleblowers also allege Bove abused his authority while working for the Justice Department.  

The Senate confirmed Bove in a 50-49 split. Republican Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted against the confirmation.

Bove's confirmation means he now has a lifetime appointment on the 3rd Circuit. 

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.