Today is a busy day in the Senate.
On Thursday, the Senate finally confirmed Mike Pompeo as the 70th Secretary of State.
The Senate confirmed Mike Pompeo as the 70th Secretary of State in a 57-42 vote Thursday.
President Trump was pleased and congratulated Pompeo.
Fox News reporter Chad Pergram with the details…
Pergram tweeted: The Senate has confirmed Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. The vote was 57-42. All Republicans present voted aye. Seven senators who caucus with the Democrats voted yes. Heitkamp, Manchin, Donnelly, Jones, Nelson, King, McCaskill.
The Senate has confirmed Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State. The vote was 57-42. All Republicans present voted aye. Seven senators who caucus with the Democrats voted yes. Heitkamp, Manchin, Donnelly, Jones, Nelson, King, McCaskill.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) April 26, 2018
Pompeo will be jetting to Brussels for the NATO summit Friday.
The Trump Administration wanted the Senate to confirm Pompeo so he could jet to Brussels for the NATO summit tomorrow. Coming shortly, a vote to confirm Richard Grenell as Ambassador to Germany.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) April 26, 2018
President Trump was pleased with the Senate confirmation of Pompeo.
Trump: I am pleased with the Senate’s confirmation of Mike Pompeo to serve as our country’s top diplomat. Having a patriot of Mike’s immense talent, energy, and intellect leading the Department of State will be an incredible asset for our country at this critical time in history.
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) April 26, 2018
Pompeo is honored to be the 70th Secretary of State.
From colleague Rich Edson. SecState Pompeo: “I’m delighted to be secretary of state and completely humbled by the responsibility. I’m looking forward to serving the American people and getting to work right away.”
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) April 26, 2018