UPDATE: The Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services Thursday, with a vote that saw nearly unanimous Republican support.
However, one RINO, Mitch McConnell, chose to stand against the will of his constituents and the direction set by President Trump.
His confirmation passed with a 52-48 vote.
MONUMENTAL WIN – Robert F. Kennedy Jr. CONFIRMED for secretary of Health and Human Services
Congratulations to our founder, @RobertKennedyJr! Thank you for your tireless efforts to end the childhood chronic disease epidemic. Because of your dedication and sacrifice,… pic.twitter.com/UzrAM1QIc8
— Children’s Health Defense (@ChildrensHD) February 13, 2025
ORIGINAL REPORT:
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on RFK Jr.’s confirmation this morning at approximately 10:30 am ET.
The Senate will also vote on the confirmation of President Trump’s Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins.
This afternoon, the Senate is expected to vote on Motions for Cloture in the confirmation of Secretary of Commerce Nominee Howard Lutnick and Small Business Administrator nominee Kelly Loeffler.
the Senate Periodicals Press Gallery posted the schedule for confirmation votes today:
Today – 2 votes at 10:30am:
1. Confirmation of RFK, Jr., to be Secretary of HHS.
2. Confirmation of Brooke Rollins to be Secretary of Agriculture.2 votes at 1:45pm:
1. Cloture on Howard Lutnick to be Secretary of Commerce.
2. Cloture on Kelly Loeffler to be SBA Administrator.— Senate Periodicals (@SenatePPG) February 13, 2025
As The Gateway Pundit reported, the Senate on Wednesday voted along party lines 53-47 to invoke cloture on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s HHS nomination.
NEW: Senate Advances RFK Jr.’s HHS Nomination – Final Confirmation Vote to be Held Thursday
This came after Susan Collins, the RINO who voted against President Trump’s other cabinet nominees, such as Pete Hegseth, told CNN she would vote ‘yes’ to confirm RFK Jr.
RFK needs 51 votes to officially become the United States Secretary of Health and accomplish his "Make America Healthy Again" goals.
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God bless you, Bobby!
UPDATE: The Senate will vote to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services tomorrow morning. God is with you, Mr. Kennedy.
Voting will start at 10:30 AM.
Time to finish the job his dad & uncle started.pic.twitter.com/xE5hQ3m0Ye
— George (@BehizyTweets) February 13, 2025
