#Rubio Appointed Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been formally confirmed as Secretary of State by the U.S. Senate with a vote of 99-0, making him the first Trump administration cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and some Democrats for his nomination. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved his nomination and sent it to the full Senate for confirmation.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Secretary of State, making him the first Trump administration cabinet member 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 sent it to the full Senate, where it was ultimately passed with a vote of 99-0. Senate Majority Leader McConnell said he hopes to begin a floor vote as soon as possible and voiced his support for Rubio serving as Secretary of State.
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Rubio's State Department nomination was approved by the Senate by unanimous consent, with a vote of 99-0.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and some Democrats.
Rubio is the first Trump administration senior cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011.