The Hill by  JORDAIN CARNEY
The Senate during a rare middle-of-the-night session confirmed Rahm Emanuel to be President Biden‘s ambassador to Japan.
Senators voted 48-21 early Saturday morning on Emanuel’s nomination. Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore) voted against his nomination.
âRahm Emanuel has a lifetime of public service preparing him for this role. Japan is an important strategic partner in Asia, particularly in light of our continued challenges from China.  I have no doubt Rahm will be a strong voice for America in Japan,” Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) said after the vote….
