The Betsy DeVos confirmation vote shows that Mitch McConnell …
Feb 7, 2017 · Six days ago, it looked as though Betsy DeVos was going to be the first political casualty of the Trump administration. Two Republican senators — Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa...
Charter advocate: DeVos ‘unprepared and unqualified’ - CNN
Feb 3, 2017 · Billionaire charter school advocate Eli Broad sent a letter to Senate leaders on Wednesday calling for them to oppose President Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary, Betsy DeVos.
Why McConnell May Be a Big Problem For Trump | TIME
2 days ago · Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, center, departs a committee hearing in Washington, DC, on Jan. 23, 2025. ... was Mike Pence to get Betsy DeVos across the line as Education ...
DeVos confirmation: How every Senator voted on Trump's ... - POLITICO
Feb 7, 2017 · The Senate confirmed Betsy DeVos for Education secretary today after a historic tie-breaker from Vice President Mike Pence. All Democrats opposed DeVos, along with two Republicans: Sens....
Senate confirms DeVos as secretary of education - POLITICO
Feb 6, 2017 · Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Monday that DeVos understands “parents, teachers and school boards” are best suited to make education decisions — not the federal government. Democrats...
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos resigns, citing violence at ... - POLITICO
Jan 7, 2021 · She urged career staff last month to “be the resistance” and called on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in a letter Monday to reject much of Biden’s education agenda in the coming years.
Hegseth Is Second Cabinet Secretary to Need Tiebreaker Vote, …
6 days ago · That nominee was Betsy DeVos, the wealthy Republican donor who had almost no experience in public education and who was confirmed to lead the Department of Education.
How Senators Voted on Betsy DeVos - The New York Times
Feb 7, 2017 · The Senate voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as education secretary. For the first time in Senate history, Vice President Mike Pence voted to break the tie in a confirmation vote.
Politics live updates: Betsy DeVos resigns, citing Capitol siege
Jan 7, 2021 · Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., says the chamber's top law enforcement official has resigned after a request by the Kentucky Republican in the aftermath of the Trump mob that...
Majority Leader McConnell’s Statement on Betsy DeVos
Nov 23, 2016 · Majority Leader McConnell’s Statement on Betsy DeVos ‘Betsy has a proven track record of important work to improve the lives of children across the country.’ LOUISVILLE, KY – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement on President-elect Trump’s intention to nominate Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education :