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Senate Schedules Confirmation Votes For Treasury And Transportation Secretaries

Sean Duffy poses with Donald trump

The Senate has announced confirmation votes for two key positions in the Trump administration. Scott Bessent, nominated for treasury secretary, and Sean Duffy, nominated for transportation secretary, are set to face Senate confirmation.

The vote on Bessent's nomination is scheduled for Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET, while the vote on Duffy is set for noon on Tuesday. Both nominees received bipartisan support during the committee hearings, with Duffy advancing unanimously.

Bessent nominated for treasury secretary, Duffy for transportation secretary.
Senate confirmation votes scheduled for Bessent and Duffy.
Votes set for Monday at 5:30 p.m. ET and Tuesday at noon.

It is anticipated that both Bessent and Duffy will continue to garner bipartisan support on the Senate floor. These confirmation votes are crucial in shaping the leadership of key government departments and agencies.

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