The US Senate approved Senator Marco Rubio's appointment as US Secretary of State by 99 votes to 0.
It should be noted that Rubio is a senator from Florida.
Rubio, born in Miami to Cuban immigrants, has represented Florida in the US Senate since 2011. He previously served as Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives. Rubio is known for his rigid views on foreign policy, including the need to increase competition with China, support for Israel, and opposition to Iran's nuclear program.
