Hegseth's candidacy was approved by 50 senators – the same as against, but the deciding vote in his favour was given by Vice president JD Vance, acting as legislature President. 3 Republicans voted against his candidacy: Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and erstwhile organization leader in the legislature Mitch McConnell.
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