Wednesday's vote of 55-43 ends the speculation.
An attorney, Azar, 50, will take over the huge department, with its budget of more than $1.1 trillion. No stranger to the government’s largest domestic agency, he held senior roles during the tenure of George W. Bush.
Before the vote, leading GOP senators praised Azar for his...National News
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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