"Democratic Senator John Fetterman (PA) joined Republicans to advance Mullin's nomination by a vote of 8 to 7. Fetterman pushed Mullin's nomination over the top after Chairman Rand Paul (R-KY) said he would not back Mullin after questioning the DHS nominee's anger issues."
"Sen. Markwayne Mullin's (R-OK) bid to become the next secretary of the Department of Homeland Security will get a full Senate vote, after the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced his nomination on Thursday."
Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination for secretary of the Department of Homeland Security advanced from the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee with a vote of 8 to 7. Democratic Senator John Fetterman joined Republicans to support the nomination, providing the decisive vote after Chairman Rand Paul announced he would not back Mullin due to concerns about anger issues. Senate Majority Leader John Thune scheduled a confirmation vote for the following week. The nomination now proceeds to a full Senate vote.
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