#Rubio for 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 member to be confirmed by the Senate. Rubio, who previously served as a Republican Senator from Florida, received support from both Republicans and a number of Democratic senators. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved Rubio's nomination and referred it to the full Senate, which ultimately passed it with a strong majority.
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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, who has served as 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 for a vote, which is expected to take place tonight. Senate Democratic leader Schumer and Democratic Senator Shaheen of the Foreign Relations Committee announced that they would vote in favor. Rubio's confirmation marks the beginning of President Trump's cabinet formation for his second term, and his appointment will have a significant impact on U.S. foreign policy.
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Rubio was confirmed by the Senate unanimously to be Secretary of State.
Rubio's nomination was supported by Republicans and some Democrats.
Rubio is the first senior Trump administration official to be confirmed by the Senate.
Rubio's nomination was unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.