Donald Trump’s cabinet: How many votes did each confirmed appointee get?
US President Donald Trump’s second term has brought a wave of new appointments to key government positions, with each nominee facing Senate confirmation. Carefully chosen by the administration, these officials will lead critical departments shaping the country’s policies.
Here’s a look at the key figures in Trump’s cabinet and their confirmation votes:
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. – 52-48
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., widely known as RFK Jr. and son of former US President Robert F. Kennedy, was confirmed as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The Senate approved his nomination by a 52-48 vote.
Tulsi Gabbard – 52-48
Tulsi Gabbard made history as the first Hindu American to be appointed as the United States’ Director of National Intelligence (DNI). Her confirmation was secured with a narrow 52-48 Senate vote.
Pete Hegseth – 51-50
Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, stirred controversy due to his past legal issues. Despite this, he secured confirmation with a razor-thin Senate vote of 51-50.
Pam Bondi – 54-46
Longtime Trump ally Pam Bondi was confirmed as Attorney General in a 54-46 Senate vote. She is expected to lead the Justice Department following the removal of officials seen as disloyal to the administration.
Kristi Noem – 59-34
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will now lead the Department of Homeland Security. A strong Trump supporter, she won Senate confirmation with a 59-34 vote.
Marco Rubio – 99-0
Florida Senator Marco Rubio, described by Trump as a “fearless warrior” and “a true friend to our allies,” secured his position as Secretary of State with a landslide Senate vote of 99-0.
Scott Turner – 55-44
Former NFL player Scott Turner was appointed as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) after being confirmed by a 55-44 Senate vote.
John Ratcliffe – 74-25
The Senate confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA Director, making him President Trump’s second successful cabinet appointment. Ratcliffe, a former Director of National Intelligence and a Texas Republican, is the first person to have held both positions.
More key confirmations in Trump’s cabinet
Doug Collins, a former congressman and Air Force chaplain, was confirmed as Secretary of Veterans Affairs with a strong bipartisan 77-23 vote. Brooke Rollins secured confirmation as Agriculture Secretary with a 72-28 vote, while Russell T. Vought was appointed Director of the Office of Management and Budget with a narrower 53-47 margin. Chris Wright was confirmed as Energy Secretary with a 59-38 vote, and former North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum won an overwhelming 80-17 confirmation as Interior Secretary. Sean Duffy took the role of Transportation Secretary after a 77-22 Senate vote, while Scott Beason was confirmed as Treasury Secretary with a 68-29 vote. Lastly, Lee Zeldin was appointed Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 56-42 confirmation.
Furthermore, several departments and nominations are still awaiting Senate confirmation, including Commerce, Education, and Labour Secretaries.
