#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 nominee to be approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump’s second term. Rubio, 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 tonight. Majority Leader Thun said he hopes to start the floor vote as soon as possible and expressed his pleasure with Rubio’s appointment as Secretary of State.
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Marco Rubio was confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate with a vote of 99-0, becoming the first senior Cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as the Republican Senator for Florida since 2011, received support for his nomination from both Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate, which is expected to hold a confirmation vote this evening. Majority Leader McConnell said he hoped to begin a live vote as soon as possible, and expressed his support for Rubio as Secretary of State. Schumer and Foreign Relations Committee Democrat Shaheen also announced they would vote in favor.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate unanimously, becoming the first senior Trump Cabinet member to be confirmed.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio's nomination was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation vote tonight.