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Senate Confirms Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary in Bipartisan Vote

by | Jan 30, 2025

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The Senate has confirmed former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as the next Secretary of the Interior.

 

Burgum was confirmed in a 79-18 vote late Thursday night, just a day after Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin’s comfirmation. His confirmation makes him the eighth member of President Trump’s cabinet to be approved.

Burgum faced little resistance during his confirmation hearings earlier this month. Last week, the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources advanced his nomination with only two members opposing.

Several Democrats, including Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), have voiced support for Burgum, stating they believe he is well qualified for the role.

 

Washington Examiner

 

 

 

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