JUST IN: Senate Advances Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Secretary Nomination

This just in: the Senate has voted to advance Markwayne Mullin’s nomination for Department of Homeland Security Secretary.

The final vote was 54-37.

Surprisingly, two Democrats voted in favor of advancing Mullin’s nomination.

Check it out:

🚨 BREAKING: Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to be Secretary of Homeland Security has ADVANCED in the US Senate, with John Fetterman voting in favor

Now all that’s left is a full confirmation vote.

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) March 22, 2026

It’s no shocker that Democrat Sen. John Fetterman was a “yes” vote here.

As we previously reported, he was vocal about his support of Mullin becoming the next DHS chief.

However, another Democrat — Sen. Martin Heinrich — joined Fetterman and Republicans to advance

JUST IN: Senate Advances Markwayne Mullin’s DHS Secretary Nomination — Two Democrats Vote “Yes”