#Rubio for 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 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, was approved by both Republicans 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 begin his duties 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, marking the first Cabinet nomination approved by the Senate during President Trump's second term. Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and several Democrats. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination, sending it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Ultimately, Rubio was confirmed by a vote of 99-0. Senate Majority Leader McConnell said he hoped to begin floor voting as soon as possible and was pleased with Rubio's appointment 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 is the first senior cabinet official in the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and some Democrats.
Rubio's appointment marks the beginning of the second term of the Trump administration.