Secretary of Defense
Peter Hegseth, of Tennessee, to be Secretary of Defense.
- Status
- Confirmed
- Received
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- Congress
- 119th Congress (2025–2026)
- Citation
- PN11-7
- Latest action
- Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 50. Record Vote Number: 15.
Senate votes on the nomination
| Date | Roll call | Question | Result | Yea to nay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senate vote #10 | On the Motion to Proceed PN11-7 | Agreed To | 53 to 45 | |
| Senate vote #14 | On the Cloture Motion PN11-7 | Agreed To | 51 to 49 | |
| Senate vote #15 | On the Nomination PN11-7 | Confirmed | 50 to 50, the Vice President broke the tie |