U.S. Senate Confirms Marco Rubio as First Hispanic Secretary of State in 99–0 Vote

Jan 21, 2025, 12:02 AM

On Inauguration Day, the U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State with a 99–0 vote, making him the first member of President Donald Trump's Cabinet to be approved in his second term. Earlier, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee had approved his nomination. Rubio, who has served as a Republican senator from Florida since 2011, becomes the first Hispanic Secretary of State. The unanimous vote signifies bipartisan support for Rubio's appointment as the nation's top diplomat.