US Senate tees up final vote on Mullin confirmation to lead Homeland Security

By: Ariana Figueroa

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 22, 2026

Words: 326

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate voted Sunday to advance Oklahoma GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

The 54-37 procedural vote sets up a final vote on Mullin’s confirmation as early as Monday. Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted to advance Mullin, after backing him in committee as well. Also voting with Republicans was Democratic Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico.

If confirmed, Mullin will take over a department that …

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