Pompeo confirmed

Safiel · 2018-04-26T18:34:01.604Z

1:03 p.m. By a tally of 57-42, the Pompeo nomination was confirmed.

Senators voting in favor: 50 Republicans, 6 Democrats: Donnelly, Heitkamp, Jones, Manchin, McCaskill and Nelson; 1 Independent: King.

Senators voting against: 41 Democrats, 1 Independent: Sanders.

Senators not voting: 1 Republican: McCain.

Got a few Democrats to join in on the confirmation I see.

Cratic3947 · 2018-04-26T18:35:49.978Z

Of course… But the drama was fun to watch. Kind of…

NebraskaFootball · 2018-04-26T18:38:44.016Z

Now that he is our nation’s top diplomat, and considering our ongoing struggles and negotiations with China, I wonder if this will have any impact on him or his ability to perform his duties as SoS.

HuffPost – 26 Apr 18

New Documents Show Pompeo Failed To Disclose Additional Business Ties To China

The secretary of state nominee continued to deny his foreign entanglements in response to a question submitted by a senator.

johnrandolph · 2018-05-01T13:44:24.056Z

Once again Rand Paul proves himself unreliable