The Senate voted 51-45 on Monday to confirm Linda McMahon as Education secretary to lead a department that President Donald Trump has instructed her to dismantle and eventually close.
Republicans were unanimous in their support for McMahon while no Democrats backed her confirmation.
A loyal Trump ally, McMahon served as head of the Small Business Administration in the president’s first term. She also co-chaired his presidential transition team and raised millions as chair of the America First Action super PAC, which supported his campaign.
