Senate Democratic Whip Says Support for Rubio Confirmation: ‘A Lot of Similar Views on Foreign Policy’
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., said in a statement that he intends to vote to confirm the senator. Marco RubioR-Fla., to serve as secretary of state.
“Senator Rubio and I share many similar views on foreign policy and as a result have worked closely together in the Senate to advance legislation related to human rights around the world, the continued threat of China and the recent fraudulent elections in Venezuela,” Durbin said in statement.
“I believe Senator Rubio has a thorough understanding of the role of the United States internationally, has served honorably on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and is a good choice to lead the State Department. I plan to vote for his nomination when it comes before the Senate,” the Democratic representative noted.
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Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., (L) and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., (R) (durbin.senate.gov)
President-elect Donald Trump — who is scheduled to be inaugurated on Monday — announced Rubio as his choice for a cabinet post back in November.
Rubio is likely to go through with confirmation on a bipartisan basis.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., previously Called Rubio a “strong choice”, and indicated that he would support the confirmation.
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Rub’s current Senate term runs through early 2029, so if he resigns to serve in the Trump administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will select a replacement to represent the Sunshine State in the U.S. Senate until voters choose a replacement during a 2026 special election for the seat.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Rubio’s nomination on Wednesday.
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Rubio has been in the US Senate since the beginning of 2011.
