#Rubio Appointed Secretary of State#
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State by a vote of 99-0, making him the first Trump administration cabinet official to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio's nomination was supported by both Republicans and several Democrats. He was confirmed by the full Senate after he was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Rubio has served as a Republican Senator from Florida since 2011. He will lead the U.S. foreign policy.
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State by a vote of 99-0, making him the first Trump administration cabinet member to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, received support from both Republicans and Democrats. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio’s nomination and sent it to the full Senate, which ultimately confirmed him by a 99-0 vote. The result indicates broad bipartisan support for Rubio’s nomination, signaling a continuation of the Trump administration’s foreign policy agenda in its second term.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate by unanimous consent, 99-0, to serve as Secretary of State.
Rubio is the first Trump administration official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and some Democrats.
A confirmation vote for Rubio is expected tonight.