The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a confirmation hearing for Marco Rubio for secretary of state on Jan. 15, 2025. At the time the hearing ended, the committee had scheduled a business meeting to consider Rubio’s nomination for January 20, 2025. Rubio must receive a majority approval vote in the committee before his nomination can be put up for a confirmation vote with the full Senate.

Trump nominated Rubio on Nov. 13, 2024. Trump said of Rubio’s nomination, “Marco is a Highly Respected Leader, and a very powerful Voice for Freedom. He will be a strong Advocate for our Nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless Warrior who will never back down to our adversaries.”

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is chaired by Sen. James Risch (R-Idaho) and Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) is the ranking Democratic member. To watch the full hearing, click here.

This was the second day of confirmation hearings for incoming President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet nominees. The first hearing was held on Jan. 14, 2025, for secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth. To read more about the confirmation process for Trump’s Cabinet nominees, click here.