#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the first cabinet member to be confirmed during President Trump's second term, to serve as Secretary of State. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Rubio's nomination received support from both Republican and some Democratic senators, ultimately passing with a 99-0 vote.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Secretary of State, with a vote of 99-0. This makes him the first senior Cabinet official of the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as the Republican Senator for Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and referred it to the full Senate for confirmation. Majority Leader McConnell said he hoped to begin floor votes soon and expressed his support for Rubio as Secretary of State. Schumer and the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, Shaheen, also announced their intention to vote in favor. Rubio's confirmation marks the formal formation of the Trump administration's second-term cabinet and signals a new chapter in U.S. foreign policy.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate unanimously, becoming the first high-level cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio was approved unanimously by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and received confirmation votes from all senators.
Rubio's appointment will help the Trump administration run smoothly.