Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cleared a crucial hurdle for confirmation as Health and Human Services secretary. Here's what happens next in the Senate

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has cleared his first hurdle to become the nation’s top health official as the Senate finance committee voted to advance his nomination for a floor vote.

The Senate Finance Committee is considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to become Secretary of Health and Human Services in the Trump administration on Tuesday. If this vote favors him, the full Senate will vote later this week.