After eliminating 16 party rivals, warring with much of the Republican establishment and provoking controversy at the party convention, Donald Trump on Tuesday had his name formally placed in nomination for the White House. Senator Jeff Sessions, an early backer of Trump, placed the New York businessman's name in nomination, calling him "a warrior and a winner." Senator Mike Lee said efforts by some delegates to block Trump's nomination appeared finished. The alphabetical roll call vote began with Alabama. Despite threats of another chaotic day, anti-Trump Republican U.S.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald July 19, 2016 20:23 UTC