Senate votes to advance Mullin's nomination to lead DHS
Summary
The Senate voted to move forward with Markwayne Mullin's nomination to become the leader of the Department of Homeland Security. The vote was 54-37, and Mullin is expected to be confirmed this week to replace Kristi Noem.Key Facts
- The Senate vote to advance Mullin’s nomination was 54 in favor and 37 against.
- Markwayne Mullin is currently a first-term senator.
- Mullin will replace Kristi Noem as the Secretary of Homeland Security.
- Noem will step down from her position at the end of the month.
- The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved Mullin's nomination with an 8-7 vote.
- Committee chairman Rand Paul opposed Mullin's nomination.
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