#Rubio is appointed as U.S. Secretary of State.#
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Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate by unanimous consent to serve as Secretary of State in President Trump's second term. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved Rubio's nomination by unanimous consent and sent it to the full Senate for a confirmation vote. Ultimately, Rubio was confirmed by a vote of 99-0, making him the first senior Cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate in Trump's second term. Rubio's nomination received support from both Republican and some Democratic Senators.
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Marco Rubio was unanimously confirmed by the Senate as U.S. Secretary of State, making him the first cabinet nominee of President Trump’s second term to be approved by the Senate. Rubio, who has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and several Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio’s nomination and sent it to the full Senate, which is expected to hold a confirmation vote tonight. Majority Leader Thune said he hopes to begin the floor vote as soon as possible, and expressed his excitement for Rubio as Secretary of State.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate unanimously, becoming the first senior Trump administration cabinet member to be confirmed.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and several Democratic senators.
Rubio will serve as Secretary of State in Trump's second administration.
The Senate is expected to vote soon to confirm Rubio as Secretary of State.