Transition of Power

Senate Advances RFK Jr.’s HHS Secretary Nomination to Final Vote

A 53–47 vote along party lines moved Kennedy one step closer to becoming HHS secretary.
Senate Advances RFK Jr.’s HHS Secretary Nomination to Final Vote
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waves to reporters as he rides the train to a meeting with Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) at the Capitol on Dec. 17, 2024. AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File
Jeff Louderback
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s path to becoming secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) received a significant boost on Feb. 12 when the Senate voted 53–47 to invoke cloture on his nomination for the post.

The decision was made hours after the chamber confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence.

Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.