Who was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services by the Senate?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services by the Senate. The vote resulted in 52 'Ayes' to 48 'Nays', showing a divided chamber on this controversial nomination. Senator Mitch McConnell was the only Republican who voted against Kennedy's confirmation. Kennedy's appointment comes despite significant concerns about his controversial views on vaccines, particularly his past statements questioning vaccine efficacy. This confirmation places him in a key role overseeing America's public health policy amid ongoing debates about vaccine safety.
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Senate Confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary
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