#Rubio for Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate as the next U.S. Secretary of State, marking the first Cabinet nomination approved by the Senate on the first day of President Trump's second term. Rubio, who has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and a number of Democratic senators for his nomination. 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 begin his role as Secretary of State soon.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the 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, who has served as the Republican senator from Florida since 2011, was nominated with support from both Republicans and several Democrats. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio’s nomination and sent it to the full Senate, which is expected to vote on the confirmation tonight. Majority Leader Thune said he hopes to begin a floor vote as soon as possible, and expressed his delight at Rubio’s appointment as Secretary of State.
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Rubio's nomination received unanimous support from both parties in the Senate and was confirmed by a vote of 99-0.
Rubio is the first senior Trump administration cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio is a Republican senator from Florida, a position he has held since 2011.
Rubio's nomination was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate.