#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State by the Senate by a vote of 99-0, making him the first cabinet nominee to be approved by the Senate during President Trump's second term. Rubio, previously a Republican Senator from Florida, received support from both Republican and some Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a vote. Majority Leader McConnell said he hoped to begin the floor vote as soon as possible and expressed his support for Rubio as Secretary of State.
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Marco Rubio was confirmed unanimously by the Senate as U.S. Secretary of State, the first Cabinet nominee approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump's second term. Rubio, who has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and several Democrats. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate, where a confirmation vote is expected later tonight. Majority Leader Schumer said he hopes to begin the floor vote soon and is pleased with Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate with a unanimous vote, 99-0.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio is the first Trump administration senior cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio was nominated as Secretary of State by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee with a unanimous vote, 22-0.