Rubio unanimously confirmed as secretary of State, becoming Trump’s first Cabinet official
Donald Trump,Marco Rubio,Florida,Trump Administration,Trump Transition,Cabinet,State Department
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The Senate on Monday unanimously confirmed Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as America’s 72nd secretary of State, putting in place the first member of President Trump’s Cabinet on the day of his inauguration.
Rubio’s confirmation vote passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, 99-0. Rubio also was able to cast a vote for himself.
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