Sen. Deb Fischer announced her support on Thursday for education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos, all but assuring DeVos will be confirmed with help from a tie-breaking vote by Vice President Mike Pence.

Fischer, R-Neb., announced her support for DeVos, bringing the number of GOP senators supporting her to 50. The teachers unions launched a vigorous campaign to defeat DeVos, and their efforts helped win the opposition of two Republicans, Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska.

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