Perry confirmed as energy secretary

Published March 2, 2017 7:08pm ET



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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