GOP senator reneged on voting against Hegseth
But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth squeaked by 51 to 50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the second-ever tie-breaking vote for a Cabinet secretary. Sen. Thom Tillis cast the deciding vote Friday night after telling Hegseth's former sister-in-law he would oppose the nomination,
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Tillis Assured Hegseth’s Former Sister-in-Law Her Testimony Could Convince GOP Senators to Vote No
The North Carolina senator provided pivotal 50th ‘yes’ vote to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary.
GOP Sen Voted for Pete Hegseth Despite Promises to Key Witness
Sen. Thom Tillis reportedly told Danielle Hegseth her sworn statement could convince him to oppose the nomination.
Republican who voted for Hegseth told witness her testimony could sway his vote: report
Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, was “personally assured” by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) that her stinging statement critical of the Defense secretary nominee could carry influence with Republican senators – and doom his nomination,
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I am surprised they did not wait until" a White House budget director was confirmed, Sen. Susan Colllins said.
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