Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead Homeland Security advances to US Senate floor

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 19, 2026

Words: 430

Last Updated: 1 day, 22 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Thursday voted to move forward Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

After the 8-7 vote, Mullin’s nomination will head to the Senate floor.

Thursday’s vote comes a day after Mullin, a Republican, appeared before the committee in a contentious nomination hearing in which the GOP chair, Sen. Rand Paul, questioned whether Mullin should lead the department …

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