**Senate Confirms Katharine MacGregor as Deputy Secretary of the Interior**
**Senate Approves New Deputy Secretary of the Interior**
In a significant move, the Senate voted to approve Katharine MacGregor from Florida as the new Deputy Secretary of the Interior. This role is important because the Deputy Secretary helps oversee the management of America’s natural resources and public lands.
During the voting process, Senate Republicans showed strong support for MacGregor's nomination, helping to push the decision forward. They voted mostly in favor of her appointment, which helped the Senate reach a total of 57 votes for approval against 41 votes opposed.
The voting took place after a discussion known as a cloture motion, which is a way for Senators to end debate on a nomination and force a vote. This time, the motion to end the debate was agreed upon, allowing the Senators to make their final decision.
With this approval, MacGregor is now set to take on her new responsibilities within the Department of the Interior, where she will contribute to managing important issues related to the environment and natural resources in the United States.
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