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Full List of Senators Who Voted to Confirm RFK. Jr As Next Health Secretary

The environmental lawyer will control more than 18 federal agencies and oversee an $8 billion children's vaccine fund

Latin Times

Senate confirms anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr as nation’s top health official

Kennedy — who’s repeatedly promoted conspiracies and the debunked link between vaccines and autism — will now lead a sprawling federal bureaucracy that manages public health, research, health guidance, and vaccinations

The Independent UK

Senate confirms RFK Jr. for HHS secretary - Roll Call

Vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now has authority over a sweeping health agency that includes the CDC, FDA, NIH and CMS.

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Senate Expected To Confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As HHS Secretary

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as HHS secretary sparks debate over vaccine skepticism and public health priorities.

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Senate Breaks Filibuster On Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Nomination

Senate breaks filibuster on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s DHS nomination and confirms Tulsi Gabbard as DNI.

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GOP Sen. Cassidy To Support Tulsi Gabbard For DNI

Republican Senator Cassidy's support for Tulsi Gabbard's nomination as Director of National Intelligence influences confirmation process.

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Senate Republicans fall in line behind Trump's nominees

Efforts by conservatives to pressure Republican senators to support Trump’s Cabinet nominees have largely been successful so far.

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Republican Senate Overcomes Skepticism To Confirm Trump's Cabinet Picks

Republican senators in the U.S. Senate are increasingly supporting Trump's unconventional Cabinet picks, signaling a shift in their initial skepticism.

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Kennedy, Gabbard nominations top this week's congressional to-do list - Roll Call

the Senate has another busy week of confirming President Donald Trump’s nominees, with the most contentious coming up first.

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Photos of the week ending February 7, 2025 - Roll Call

Confirmations of administration officials continued this week as Democrats pushed back on Elon Musk's efforts to make controversial cuts.

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Senate Republicans To Dine With Trump At Mar-A-Lago

Senate Republicans dine with Trump at Mar-a-Lago before NRSC retreat to strategize for 2026 midterm elections.

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At the Races: Budget blues - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including fundraising and a special election.

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The MAHA movement in Congress: Who and what to watch - Roll Call

Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s message of eliminating toxins and investigating public health agencies has resonated among a key group of Republicans.

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Key GOP vote on RFK Jr. faces high-stakes primary - Roll Call

Cassidy, a physician, had expressed concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr's vaccine skepticism, but backed him for HHS secretary nonetheless.

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The Independent UK

Barely a simmer: Trump's nominees avoid grilling and skirt through confirmation process despite initial public outcry

ANALYSIS: Trump has finally bent the Senate to his will. And, as Eric Garcia writes, he has done it at the expense of Republicans’ careers

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GOP Sen. Cassidy Advances RFK Jr. Nomination Amid Vaccine Controversy

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy's pivotal role in advancing Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination for HHS secretary despite concerns about vaccines and autism.

The Guardian - US

RFK Jr clears crucial Senate panel vote to advance HHS secretary nomination

Republicans unanimously voted for the controversial cabinet pick; full Senate vote expected in coming days

International Business Times

US Health Secretary Nominee RFK Jr Passes Crunch Senate Vote

US President Donald Trump's embattled health secretary pick, vaccine conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr, passed a crucial test in his confirmation bid on Tuesday as senators voted to advance his nomination to the floor.

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The Independent UK

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination passes crucial vote despite Democrats' 'grave concerns‘

Kennedy has repeatedly promoted the debunked link between vaccines and autism. But the Finance Committee’s vote means the nomination will go to a full floor vote.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'S Nomination Approved By Senate Finance Committee

Senate Finance Committee advances Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination despite initial concerns. GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy supports after discussions on shared p...

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GOP Sen. Cassidy To Vote Yes On RFK Jr. Nomination

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy announces support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as HHS Secretary, highlighting bipartisan discussions and potential impact on U...

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Senate Republicans Undecided On Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nomination

Senate Republicans on the Finance Committee are deliberating on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination with caution and uncertainty.

International Business Times

RFK's Nomination Passes First Test And Heads to Senate Floor

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has faced intense scrutiny by Democrats for his views on vaccines as President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Senate Finance Committee Considers Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Nomination

Senate Finance Committee evaluates Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s nomination amidst scrutiny over his past anti-vaccine views.

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Senate panel approves RFK Jr. nomination - Roll Call

The Finance Committee voted to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary, paving the way for a full Senate vote.

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