Tag: Donald Trump Presidential appointment

  • Tulsi Gabbard confirmed as director of national intelligence

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    The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence on Feb. 12, 2025. The Senate voted 52-48 in favor of her nomination with one Republican, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), joining all 45 Democrats, and both independent senators who caucus with Democrats, in opposing her nomination. This was the 14th member of…

  • Sean Duffy confirmed as secretary of transportation

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    The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Sean Duffy as secretary of transportation on Jan. 28, 2025. The Senate voted 77-22 in favor of his nomination with 23 Democrats, one independent who caucuses with Democrats, and 53 Republicans voting in favor. This was the sixth member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his second…

  • Scott Bessent confirmed as secretary of the Treasury

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    The U.S. Senate voted to confirm Scott Bessent as secretary of the Treasury on Jan. 27, 2025. The Senate voted 68-29 in favor of his nomination with 15 Democrats, one independent who caucuses with Democrats, and 52 Republicans voting in favor. This was the fifth member of President Donald Trump’s (R) Cabinet confirmed in his…