Utah Sen. John Curtis pressed a Trump administration nominee during confirmation hearings about past comments expressing skepticism of Latter-day Saints, the Deseret News reports. The nominee had previously questioned whether members of the faith could be trusted in sensitive government positions.

Curtis, who chairs the Senate committee overseeing the nomination, asked the nominee to clarify the remarks and whether those views would affect decisions in office. The nominee said the comments were taken out of context and affirmed a commitment to religious neutrality.

The hearing drew attention from Utah's congressional delegation, which includes multiple Latter-day Saint senators and representatives. A confirmation vote has not been scheduled.