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.
