The Senate on Thursday confirmed former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to be President Trump’s energy secretary.
Perry was approved by a vote of 62-37, with several Democrats from energy-dependent states supporting his bid, including Sens. Heidi Heitkamp of North Dakota, Tom Udall of New Mexico, Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Joe Manchin of West Virginia.
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