#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate as the U.S. Secretary of State, making him the first Cabinet nominee to be approved by the Senate during President Trump's second term. Rubio, who previously served as a Republican senator from Florida, received support from both Republican and some Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously voted to approve Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for confirmation. Rubio is expected to be officially sworn in as Secretary of State this week.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Secretary of State, the first cabinet nominee to be approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump's second term. Rubio is a Republican senator from Florida, serving in that role since 2011. His nomination received support from Republicans and several Democratic senators. 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. Majority Leader McConnell said he hoped to begin floor votes soon and was pleased with Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate with a unanimous vote of 99-0.
Rubio's nomination was supported by both Republicans and a number of Democratic senators.
Rubio is the first senior cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate in the Trump administration.
Rubio's appointment was supported by both the Senate Majority Leader and the Democrats on the Foreign Relations Committee.