#Rubio to be appointed Secretary of State#
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State by a vote of 99-0. This is the first senior cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida, received support from both Republicans and several Democratic senators. Rubio's nomination was approved unanimously by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and ultimately confirmed by the full Senate.
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State by a vote of 99-0. He is 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 in December 2016. His nomination was supported by both Republicans and Democrats, with several Democrats voting in favor of his confirmation. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination, and it was referred to the full Senate for a vote. Rubio's confirmation is expected to take place tonight. His appointment marks the beginning of Trump's second term, and his foreign policy will be closely watched.
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Rubio confirmed by Senate for Secretary of State, 99-0.
Rubio is the first Trump administration cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio's nomination was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is expected to be confirmed by a vote tonight.