Senate Democratic Whip declares support for Rubio’s confirmation: ‘A lot of similar views on foreign policy’

Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, D-Maalt., said in a statement that he intends to vote to confirm the senator. Marco RubioR-Fla., to serve as Secretary of State.

“Senator Rubio and I share many similar views on foreign policy, and as a result have worked closely together in the Senate to advance legislation on human rights around the world, the ongoing threat from China, and the recent mock election in Venezuela,” Durbin said in the statement.

“I believe Senator Rubio has a thorough understanding of America’s role internationally, has served honorably on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and is a good choice to lead the State Department. I plan to vote for his nomination . when it comes before the Senate,” the Democratic lawmaker noted.

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sense Marco Rubio, R-Fla., (L) and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., (R) (durbin.senate.gov)

elected president donald trump — which will be inaugurated Monday — Rubio announced as his pick for the cabinet post in November.

Rubio is likely to navigate through confirmation in a bipartisan fashion.

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., previously said Rubio “a strong choice.” and indicated that it will support the confirmation.

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Rubio’s current Senate term runs through early 2029, so if he steps down to serve in the Trump administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will play a substitute to represent the Sunshine State in the United States Senate until voters select a replacement during a 2026 special election for the seat.

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is scheduled to hold a Rubio nomination hearing on Wednesday.

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Rubio has served in the United States Senate since early 2011.