#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate to serve as U.S. Secretary of State, the first Cabinet nomination approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump's second term. Rubio, who previously served as a Republican senator from Florida, was confirmed with support from both Republicans and a number of Democrats. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Rubio is expected to be officially sworn in as Secretary of State soon.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of State in the Trump administration, passing with a vote of 99-0. This was the first senior Cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as a Republican Senator from Florida since 2011, received support not only from Republicans but also from several Democratic Senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and referred it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Majority Leader Thune expressed hope that an on-the-record vote could begin soon and voiced support for Rubio as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate unanimously, making him the first cabinet member to be confirmed in Trump's second term.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and some Democrats.
Rubio was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate.
Rubio's role as Secretary of State will be a key part of the Trump administration and he will play a major role in foreign policy.