#Rubio takes office as Secretary of State#
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Marco Rubio has officially been sworn in as U.S. Secretary of State. He was confirmed by the Senate on January 20 by a unanimous vote of 99-0. Rubio is the first senior Cabinet official of the Trump administration to be confirmed by the Senate, with his nomination receiving support from both Republican and some Democratic senators. Rubio has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011 and previously served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Marco Rubio was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of State by the Senate in a 99-0 vote, becoming the first Trump administration cabinet member to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as a Republican Senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and several Democratic senators for his nomination. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and sent it to the full Senate, where it was ultimately confirmed by a 99-0 vote. Majority Leader McConnell expressed his hope to begin floor votes as soon as possible, and his support for Rubio as Secretary of State. Schumer and the Democratic member of the Foreign Relations Committee, Shaheen, also announced that they would vote in favor of the nomination.
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Rubio was confirmed as Secretary of State by the Senate on a unanimous vote, 99-0.
Rubio's nomination was supported by both Republican and Democratic senators.
Rubio is the first top Trump administration cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination for Secretary of State is expected to be confirmed by the Senate soon.