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The final vote was the smallest margin for a defense secretary’s confirmation since the position was created in 1947.
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Jan. 24, 2025, 10:01 p.m. ET

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Senate Confirms Hegseth for Defense Secretary, with Vance as Tiebreaker

Vice President JD Vance had to cast a tiebreaking vote to confirm Pete Hegseth for defense secretary after three Republicans joined all Democrats in opposition.

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