Nomination of Danly to join FERC moves toward Senate floor debate

摘要

The confirmation of James Danly to become a member of the FederalEnergy Regulatory Commission could be up for debate on the Senatefloor as soon as Thursday, as the Senate leadership has filed a motionto limit debate.Approval of the nominee, expected on a largely party-line vote,would help the key energy market regulatory body keep the quorum ofthree members it needs to vote on major orders. The five-memberpanel is currently down to three members, and RepublicanCommissioner Bernie McNamee has announced plans to step down.