Not yet scheduled, the vote by the full Senate is the final step in the confirmation process.
His nomination is expected to have enough votes to pass the Senate. Republicans hope to confirm Azar by the end of the month.
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The Washington Post lists " key things to know about Alex Azar":
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Trump's first choice for HHS Secretary, Tom Price, resigned amid reports of inappropriate travel expenses.
Alex Azar, a former HHS official and pharmaceutical executive, will go before the Senate Finance Committee 10 a.m. Jan. 9.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch said in a statement reported in The Hill:
Mr. Azar has...