Overview

• The committee’s 12–0 party-line vote came after Democrats exited in protest of being denied extra debate on Erez Reuveni’s allegations.
• Senators objected to Reuveni’s complaint that Bove urged DOJ lawyers to defy court injunctions under the Alien Enemies Act.
• Critics point to Bove’s directive to drop the Eric Adams corruption case and his role in firing Jan. 6 prosecutors as evidence of politicized decision-making.
• Bove has testified under oath that he never instructed subordinates to violate court orders or abused his prosecutorial authority.
• With Republicans holding 53 Senate seats, a confirmation vote for Bove’s lifetime Third Circuit appointment is likely forthcoming.