#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio was confirmed unanimously 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, was approved by both Republican and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Rubio is expected to be officially sworn in as Secretary of State in the coming days.
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Marco Rubio was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State by the Senate with a vote of 99-0, making him the first top Cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, saw his nomination supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate, with a confirmation vote expected tonight. Majority Leader McConnell said he hopes to begin a roll call vote shortly and is pleased with Rubio as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate with a unanimous vote of 99-0.
Rubio's nomination was supported by both Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio is the first senior Cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio is the first Cabinet nominee to be approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump's second term.