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Democrats Who Voted With Republicans to Confirm Markwayne Mullin
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security on Monday night in a 54-45 vote, with Oklahoma Republican Rand Paul voting against the nomination and Democratic Senators John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Martin Heinrich of New Mexico crossing the aisle to support it, according to CNN.
Mullin, a sitting U.S. senator, was tapped by President Donald Trump less than three weeks ago to replace embattled former Secretary Kristi Noem. He will now lead a department in turmoil — DHS funding lapsed on February 14, and a shutdown remains ongoing as lawmakers and the administration continue to negotiate a deal.
Democrats have conditioned support on changes to immigration enforcement procedures following the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minnesota.
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