Senate Approves Motion for Florida's John Phelan to be Secretary of the Navy

In an important decision, the U.S. Senate agreed to move forward with the nomination of John Phelan from Florida to become the Secretary of the Navy. Senators voted 64 in favor and 33 against the motion, showing clear support for Phelan's nomination.

Most of the support for this motion came from Republican senators. They wanted to make sure Phelan's nomination got a chance for a final vote, demonstrating their confidence in him to take on the responsibilities of this key government position.

The Secretary of the Navy plays a crucial role in overseeing the naval forces and making important decisions about national defense related to the sea. By agreeing to this motion, the Senate is paving the way for Phelan to potentially take on this important job.

With this vote, the Senate has taken a significant step toward finalizing Phelan's nomination.