#Rubio for U.S. Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has been unanimously confirmed by the Senate 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, previously a Republican senator from Florida, was nominated with the support of both Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and referred it to the full Senate, where it was ultimately confirmed by a vote of 99-0.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate to be the U.S. Secretary of State, marking the first Cabinet nominee to be approved by the Senate on President Trump's first day of his second term. Rubio, who has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and several Democrats for his nomination. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate for confirmation vote. Majority Leader McConnell expressed hope for an expeditious floor vote and was pleased with Rubio's appointment as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate by unanimous consent, with 99 votes in favor and 0 votes against, to become Secretary of State.
Rubio is the first senior Trump administration official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio is a Republican senator from Florida, a position he has held since 2011.