Kristi Noem was just confirmed as the new Department of Homeland Security Secretary and six Senate Democrats voted for her confirmation.
First, the vote was 59-34:
Senate confirms Noem, 59-34
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 25, 2025
The six Democrats to vote for her were John Fetterman (PA), Tim Kaine (VA), Andy Kim (NJ), Gary Peters (MI), Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Elise Slotkin (MI).
6 Dem yeas on Noem DHS confirmation:
Fetterman
Kaine
Kim
Peters
Shaheen
Slotkin— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 25, 2025
Way to go Noem! She wrote a post on X thanking President Trump for her nomination:
Thank you, Mr. President @realDonaldTrump, for the confidence in me to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security.
I will work to make America SAFE again!
— Kristi Noem (@KristiNoem) January 25, 2025