Senate Confirms Doug Collins As America’s Next Veterans Affairs Secretary

Senate Confirms Doug Collins As America’s Next Veterans Affairs Secretary


In a bipartisan vote, the U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday to confirm former Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga., as the next secretary of Veterans Affairs. The final vote was 77-23.

“Congratulations to Doug Collins on being confirmed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs!” the America First Policy Institute wrote on X. “A veteran, leader, and fighter for our heroes, Doug will ensure veterans receive the world-class care they deserve.”

Collins enjoyed widespread bipartisan support heading into Tuesday’s confirmation vote. His nomination was advanced (18-1) to the full floor by the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee on Jan. 23, with the lone opposition vote coming from Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii.

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The Senate voted 83-13 to invoke cloture on his nomination last week.

Despite receiving backing from Democrats, Collins’

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