The Senate voted unanimously to confirm Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) as secretary of state on Monday, delivering President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet just hours after he was sworn in for a second term.
The chamber voted for Rubio 99-0, underscoring the bipartisan support he enjoys in a chamber he has served in since 2011. The confirmation came as Senate Republicans prioritize Trump’s national security appointments.
Other nominees who could receive a floor vote in the coming days include John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency, Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) as homeland security secretary, and Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. In committee votes Monday, Ratcliffe advanced 14-3, while Hegseth was approved along party lines 14-13.
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The Senate Homeland Security Committee held
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