The Senate swiftly confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State on Monday, voting 99-0 to make him the first member of President Donald Trump's new Cabinet to be approved. The vote on Rubio, a Republican senator from Florida, was decisive, reflecting his relatively low-controversy status among Trump's nominees. Another pick, John Ratcliffe for CIA director, is also expected to face a quick confirmation process. The Senate is expected to take action on other nominees, including Pete Hegseth for defense secretary, later this week.
WASHINGTON — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.
It’s often tradition for the Senate to convene immediately after the ceremonial pomp of the inauguration to begin putting the new president’s team in place, particularly the national security officials. During Trump’s first term, the Senate swiftly confirmed his defense and homeland security secretaries on day one, and President Joe Biden’s choice for director of national intelligence was confirmed on his own Inauguration Day.
Democrats have calculated it's better for them to be seen as more willing to work with Trump, rather than simply mounting a blockade to his nominees. They're holding their opposition for some of his other picks who have less support, including Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence and vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary.
Rubio, a well-liked senator and former Trump rival during the 2016 presidential race, has drawn closer to the president in recent years. He appeared last week to answer questions before the Foreign Relations Committee, where he has spent more than a decade as a member.
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