Scott Bessent was confirmed as 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary by a Senate vote of 68 to 29, with 16 Democrats supporting the nomination

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Scott Bessent was confirmed as 79th U.S. Treasury Secretary by a Senate vote of 68 to 29, with 16 Democrats supporting the nomination

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12:00am, Monday, January 27, 2025

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On Jan. 27, the Senate voted 68 to 29 to confirm Besset, with 16 Democrats supporting the nomination

Confirmed as 79th Treasury secretary

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