#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate as the new U.S. Secretary of State, marking the first cabinet nomination approved by the Senate during President Trump’s second term. Rubio, previously a Republican Senator from Florida, was nominated with the support of both Republicans and some 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 sworn in as Secretary of State soon.
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State 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 President Trump and received support from both Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for confirmation. A confirmation vote was expected tonight. Majority Leader McConnell said he hoped to begin a floor vote as soon as possible and was pleased with Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State. Schumer and Democratic Senator Shaheen of the Foreign Relations Committee announced they would vote in favor. Rubio's appointment marks the official beginning of Trump's second-term Cabinet.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate to be Secretary of State.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and some Democrats.
Rubio is the first senior Trump administration cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's appointment is expected to be confirmed soon.