Energy and Environment

Rep. Ryan Zinke confirmed as Trump’s interior secretary

By John Siciliano
Published March 1, 2017 3:55pm ET
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Rep. Ryan Zinke confirmed as Trump’s interior secretary
The Montana Republican won a relatively easy confirmation vote on the Senate floor, 68 to 31, although most Democrats voted against him. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File) | J. Scott Applewhite

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Rep. Ryan Zinke as President Trump’s first secretary of the interior.

The Montana Republican won a relatively easy confirmation vote on the Senate floor, 68 to 31, although most Democrats voted against him.

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