Vice President Kamala Harris holds a ceremonial swearing-in for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as his wife Tanya holds a Union Prayer Book at the White House in Washingto on Feb. 2, 2021. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
The Senate on Tuesday voted 56-43 to confirm President Joe Biden’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Alejandro Mayorkas.
He was approved by the narrowest margin yet for a Biden Cabinet pick. In the days leading up to his confirmation, Mayorkas, 61, faced strong opposition from Republicans who voiced concerns that he is not fit for the role.
