The Senate on Saturday voted to confirm South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R) as Trump’s secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Every Republican backed the confirmation of Noem in a 59-34 vote. Notably, Noem also picked up votes from Democrats like Senators John Fetterman (PA), Tim Kaine (VA), Elissa Slotkin (MI), Andy Kim (NJ), Jeanne Shaheen (NH), and Gary Peters (MI).
Noem’s confirmation process has been basically smooth sailing since President Donald Trump tapped her for the position. As noted by Fox News, Noem advanced out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee by a vote of 13–2, with only two Democrats voting against her.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) quickly congratulated Noem for securing the new position.
“Congratulations to fellow South Dakotan [Kristi Noem] on being confirmed as secretary of Homeland…
