#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate, unanimously, to be the Secretary of State for the second term of the Trump administration. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Ultimately, Rubio was confirmed by a vote of 99-0, making him the first senior Cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate in the Trump administration. Rubio's nomination was supported by both Republican and some Democratic senators.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as President Trump's Secretary of State for his second term, receiving 99 votes in favor and 0 against. This makes Rubio the first senior cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as the Republican senator for Florida since 2011, received support for his nomination from both Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate, where a confirmation vote was expected tonight. Majority Leader Thune expressed his hope that the in-person vote would begin soon and was pleased with Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate unanimously, becoming the first senior cabinet member of the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio was approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously and confirmed by the full Senate.
Rubio's role as Secretary of State will be a key part of the second term of the Trump administration.