The Senate advanced the nomination of Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma to lead the Department of Homeland Security on Sunday, voting 54-37 to limit debate. A final confirmation vote is expected Monday.
Mullin’s nomination comes after former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired by President Trump in early March.
Lawmakers are currently negotiating funding for the Department of Homeland Security as the Senate prepares to vote on Mullin’s confirmation. The vote is scheduled for Monday.