The nomination moves forward after an 8–7 committee vote marked by cross-party support and internal Republican opposition.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

The Senate Homeland Security Committee on Thursday voted 8–7 to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to serve as secretary of homeland security, sending his nomination to the full Senate for consideration.

According to The Hill, the vote split largely along party lines, with one notable exception from each side. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., voted against the nomination, while Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., joined Republicans in support. All other members voted in line with their respective parties.

Mullin’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday included several contentious exchanges, particularly between him and Paul, stemming from prior public remarks made by the Oklahoma senator.

Additional scrutiny came from Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., who questioned Mullin about a classified foreign trip. In response, Mullin agreed to meet privately with committee members to provide further details.

The committee’s approval clears the way for Mullin’s nomination to proceed to the Senate floor, where lawmakers will determine whether he will lead the Department of Homeland Security.

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