US EditionSenate advances Markwayne Mullin's nomination for DHS Secretary in procedural vote
Senate voted 54-37 to advance Mullin's nomination to lead DHS amid a funding shutdown and immigration enforcement disputes, with bipartisan support from two Democrats.
- On Sunday, the U.S. Senate advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination after the president announced the Oklahoma Republican would replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
- A bipartisan group of senators has met twice with border czar Tom Homan in recent days as the two sides seek a resolution, but Mullin's confirmation path grew messy last week amid disputes and negotiations.
- In a 54 to 37 vote, the U.S. Senate advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin's nomination with two Democrats joining all Republicans, while Rand Paul, Senate Homeland Security Committee Chairman, withheld support.
- Amid the shutdown, airports have seen operational chaos as TSA agents remain unpaid, the president said he would send ICE agents to assist TSA, and a final confirmation vote is expected in the coming days.
- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a former MMA fighter and businessman, has served in the U.S. Senate since 2023 and says his leadership will focus on 'empowering people', earning praise from Republicans and some Democrats.
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Senate set to vote on confirming Sen. Markwayne Mullin as DHS secretary
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 18, 2026. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — The Senate is set to vote to confirm Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday night. The vote comes amid backlash over the immi…
Gov. Kevin Stitt Has Reportedly Chosen Appointee To Fill Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s Seat
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has reportedly chosen oil and gas executive Alan Armstrong to complete the remainder of Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s term. The move follows the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advancing Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), setting up a vote before the full chamber. Senate Homeland Committee Votes On Markwayne Mullin Nomination
Senate to vote on DHS chief, with TSA funding and SAVE act tied up in Congress
The Senate votes Monday on the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security. The vote comes as lawmakers attempt to negotiate funding for the agency.
Senate Advances Mullin’s Nomination
The Senate on Sunday advanced the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin as the next Homeland Security secretary, clearing a procedural hurdle while setting up a final vote as early as Monday evening. The final tally on the motion to invoke cloture was 54-37, with nine senators not voting. Democratic Sens. John Fetterman and Martin Heinrich voted in favor of Mullin, who now only needs a simple majority in the chamber to be sworn in as outgoing Secr…
Senate ready to confirm Trump nominee to Homeland Security as TSA standoff deepens
WASHINGTON — The Senate is on track to confirm Markwayne Mullin as homeland security secretary, President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the embattled department after firing Kristi Noem amid a public backlash over the administration’s immigration enforcement and mass deportation operations. Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma known for his close friendship with Trump, has tried to present himself as a steady hand, saying that his go…
US Senate tees up final vote on Mullin confirmation to lead Homeland Security • West Virginia Watch
U.S. Sen. Markwayne Mullin speaks to reporters after a vote at the on March 12, 2026. The Senate advanced Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security in a vote Sunday. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)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 e…
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