Watch: Senate panel approves Jeff Sessions nomination

A divided Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-9 Wednesday to approve the nomination of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general. The nomination now goes to the full senate for a vote. Watch the full hearing and vote in the player above.

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