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Senate Advances Markwayne Mullin for Homeland Security Secretary

3/19/2026

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The Senate Homeland Security Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to be secretary of Homeland Security after an 8-7 vote on March 19, 2026, with Sen. John Fetterman voting in favor.
Sen. Rand Paul opposed Mullin over temperament concerns.
A Senate vote is expected next week.
U.S. President Donald Trump aims for Mullin to start by March 31.
DHS faces immigration-enforcement and funding challenges.

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The Senate Homeland Security Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to be secretary of Homeland Security after an 8-7 vote on March 19, 2026, with Sen. John Fetterman voting in favor.
Sen. Rand Paul opposed Mullin over temperament concerns.
A Senate vote is expected next week.
U.S. President Donald Trump aims for Mullin to start by March 31.
DHS faces immigration-enforcement and funding challenges.