Mullin’s DHS nomination clears committee by 1 vote, heads to Senate ^0%

MS NOW - By Sydney Carruth, Jack Fitzpatrick - 3/19/2026, 2:03 PM

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., is on his way to a Senate confirmation vote as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security, after clearing a committee vote Thursday thanks to a Democratic colleague. The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted 8-7 to send Mullin’s nomination to the Senate for a final vote... more