The Senate confirmed Gov. Kristi Noem (R-SD) as the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on Saturday during a weekend vote, as Republicans overcame efforts by Democrats to delay the process by using procedural hurdles. 

Noem did not receive unanimous consent from Senators to fast-track a vote on her nomination, facing a brief delay. Republicans decided to stay the weekend to get more of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet in place, with an emphasis on national security nominees.