How the Senate Voted to Confirm Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary
The Senate voted 79 to 18 to confirm Mr. Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, as the next interior secretary.
Senate advances Trump’s pick to lead the US Interior, Doug Burgum, to confirmation vote
Former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum previously told lawmakers that national security and the economy are his top priorities for leading the Interior Department.
Live updates: Three of President Donald Trump’s cabinet picks face Senate hearings
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Senate confirms former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum as Interior secretary for Trump
Former South Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum will be the point person for public land management and President Trump’s “drill, baby, drill" agenda.
Senate set for confirmation vote on Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick to lead the Interior
The Senate is set to vote Thursday on President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Interior Department, former North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
Senate confirms Doug Burgum as interior secretary after Trump tasked him to boost drilling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Doug Burgum as interior secretary late Thursday after President Donald Trump tapped the North Dakota billionaire to spearhead the Republican administration’s ambitions to boost fossil fuel production. The vote was 79-18.
How Senators Voted on Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Before President Trump can begin working with his cabinet picks, nominees must be confirmed by the Senate.  After they are vetted and submitted to the Senate, nominees are referred to committees with jurisdiction over their nominations.
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Texas Senate's Top 25 priority bills rehash controversial legislation
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