politics
March 19, 2026
Senate committee advances nomination of Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to proceed with the confirmation of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as the next homeland security secretary by a vote of 8-7, as two senators crossed party lines in their votes.
TL;DR
- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin for DHS Secretary.
- Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) was the only Democrat to vote in favor, citing a need for leadership at DHS and his relationship with Mullin.
- Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) voted against the nomination, expressing concerns over Mullin's past comments that Paul interpreted as endorsing political violence.
- Mullin's past comments referred to an assault on Sen. Paul, with Mullin stating he understood why the neighbor acted as he did.
- The article lists the senators who voted in favor and against the nomination.
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