#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio was confirmed as Secretary of State by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 99-0, making him the first senior cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as the Republican Senator from Florida since 2011, was nominated by Trump and received support from both Republicans and several Democratic Senators. His nomination was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and sent to the full Senate, where it is expected to be confirmed tonight. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he hopes to begin in-person voting soon and expressed his delight at Rubio's appointment.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State by the Senate with a vote of 99-0, making him the first Cabinet member confirmed by the Senate during President Trump's second term. Rubio, previously the Republican senator from Florida, received support from both Republican and some 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 a live vote as soon as possible and expressed support for Rubio as Secretary of State. Schumer and Democratic Senator Shaheen of the Foreign Relations Committee also announced that they would vote in favor.
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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 several Democratic senators.
Rubio is the first senior cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate in the Trump administration.
Rubio was the first cabinet nominee approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump's second term.