GOP senator reneged on voting against Hegseth
But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth squeaked by 51 to 50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the second-ever tie-breaking vote for a Cabinet secretary. Sen. Thom Tillis cast the deciding vote Friday night after telling Hegseth's former sister-in-law he would oppose the nomination,
Why Trump Isn’t Stressing About Losing GOP Votes for Hegseth
Even as handicappers adjudged Pete Hegseth ’s confirmation as secretary of Defense to be all but certain, not one but two Republican senators indicated a hard pass on the poorly qualified bad boy from Fox News.
GOP Sens. Murkowski, Collins vote against advancing Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced Thursday that she would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon, becoming the first Republican to oppose one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins also voted against Hegseth.
GOP Sens. announce opposition to Hegseth nom, saying they won't "compromise" on "character"
Pete Hegseth has lost the support of two GOP senators ahead of a final confirmation vote.
Moderate GOP senator says she will vote against confirmation of Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary
Moderte Sen. Susan Collins said she will not be backing Pete Hegseth for the role of secretary of defense under the Trump administration.
Tillis Assured Hegseth’s Former Sister-in-Law Her Testimony Could Convince GOP Senators to Vote No
The North Carolina senator provided pivotal 50th ‘yes’ vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary.
GOP Sen Voted for Pete Hegseth Despite Promises to Key Witness
Sen. Thom Tillis reportedly told Danielle Hegseth her sworn statement could convince him to oppose the nomination.
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