A tie vote in the confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense secretary had to be broken by Vice President JD Vance on Friday night. The 50-50 split in the U.S. Senate was due to Sens. Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Mitch McConnell — all three Republicans — voting against Hegseth, along with the Democrats, while all other Republicans voted for President Donald Trump’s nominee.
The Senate waited for the vice president to arrive and cast the tie-breaking vote. It was Vance’s first tie-breaking vote in the Senate, which has a narrow Republican majority.
As Murkowski and Collins huddled together in the chamber, JD Vance arrived and voted to affirm Hegseth.
Murkowski was the first of the three Republicans to state her objection to Hegseth, saying he was not qualified. But Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan, a U.S. Marine veteran, found him qualified enough and voted to affirm Hegseth.
Late Friday evening after the vote, Sullivan talked about Hegseth’s goals as Defense secretary:
“After a number of substantive discussions with Pete Hegseth, including during his confirmation hearing, I am confident Mr. Hegseth will work to refocus our military on lethality, warfighting and peace through strength, as well as getting rid of the damaging woke policies of the Biden administration, some of which I witnessed firsthand as a Marine Corps Reserve Officer,” Sullivan said. “These have been my top priorities as a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and they will be Mr. Hegseth’s. Mr. Hegseth also assured me that he understands the important role that women play in our military, including in combat, as well as the strategic importance of Alaska. Along with President Trump, he is also committed to continuing the military buildup in our great state. I want to congratulate the incoming Secretary of Defense on his confirmation and look forward to welcoming him up to Alaska soon to see firsthand the critical strategic asset our state is to our national security.”
Wow! Not surprised but Mitch? That’s shocking. I didn’t think he had it in him.
I’m totally not surprised by the anti-American treason of Glitch Turtle. He is as bad a RINO as Princess Lisa.
McTurttle? He’s been selling out our nation as long as Joe. It’s ok, Lisa is getting old, and will follow in Mitch, Nancy and her mentor Fienstiens fates.
Unfortunately, way too late to pull his legacy from the fire.
Love Hegseth!!!!
Finally, a real man stepping up.
I’ll bet he would love you too, Tiff, whether you wanted him to or not.
Yeah, real brave to join a mob.
Yes Dan, OUR mob. Your mob is jumping over the ship like RATS. Can you swim,
Dannie Boy?
What is so good about Hegseth that Lisa voted against him?
Hegseth is a committed anti-wokester and anti-radical leftist, so naturally the RINO Queen of Nepotism and Globalism is against him with every rotten fiber of her scowling being.
Toss that anti-left word salad a little more, Jeff. Surely you can add a little more vitriol to the recipe.
He’s not controlled by the uniparty.
Congrats, Mr. Secretary! Lisa: shame on you. The entire nation is looking at Alaska — looking at YOU — and asking what is wrong with you! Don’t care who it is, as long is a conservative is running against you, I’m supporting that person 100 percent. Don’t care if they’re not part of your establishment club. You need, you deserve, to be Liz Cheneyed.
No, half the nation. It was a tie vote.
Go back to the beach, Fork. Trump won in a landslide.
48.7% is a landslide? Check your math, please.
How is winning all swing states, the “Blue Wall” states, the Electoral college, and the popular vote not a landslide? Does it really matter tho? Are you really arguing over how “bad” you lost…………………when you still lost?
This is Terrible news!! We’re NOT SAFE with Hegseth at the helm. Our adversaries are watching us implode as old man Trump is making us vulnerable! Trump is a detriment to our Democracy and our Safety!!
You’re funny.
Wow, put down the hash pipe and do some reading for yourself. Your administration put men in dresses in charge.
Lol love the parody humor.
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! said chicken little.
Get a grip and stop your tantrum. The sky is Not falling, the world is Not coming to an end, and we are Not all going to die. Life is going on just fine!
Pres Trump WON, and that’s a Good Thing.
Promises made, Promises kept!
BREAKING: Under Donald Trump’s leadership, egg prices in the United States have hit an all time high. Just like he promised us during his campaign. Well done MAGA, well done!!
Egg prices are up due to a supply shortage caused by all the Democrats that have egg all over their faces…
You must be a bodybuilder just like cman, since the price of eggs is apparently existential to you Sebastian. Well Rome was not built in one day, but it appears patience is not your virtue, considering the man has been in office less that a week. In other news the wind is blowing, it is raining and the temperature is 37!
Take your time answering this question:
What does that have to do with the Secretary of Defense?
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Don’t rush. We can all wait.
I think Sebastian was trying to insinuate that Hegseth is a bad egg.
Kamala Harris called she wants her campaign ad back.
And you think that we were safe with Lloyd Austin as SecDef? You know, the guy who let the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan occur with 13 Marines getting blown up at the Abby Gate? That kind of NOT SAFE? Stop with the Trump is dangerous to democracy crap. He wasn’t during his first term. He won’t during his second. You want danger to democracy? Look at the last administration that used the DOJ to jail political enemies and censor the press. There’s your danger to democracy. Get off CNN and MSNBC and look around.
You forgot the Austin was hospitalized and underwent surgery without telling ANYONE that he would be out of commission and none of his underlings found it important enough to pass on that news.
That to me is one of the most disqualifying and arrogant moves ever!
The Bible says they will do this. We are supposed to distance ourselves from them. I’m going to do just that. Plus, it’s warming up so we are headed to fish camp.
Well, distance yourself from it.
Pretend MRAK articles are sour milk, or President Donald Trump. Avoid them.
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Your life will be much more fulfilling.
Old WWII saying:
When in trouble
When in doubt
Run in circles
Scream and shout
You are doing it well. Congratulations. Cheers –
LOL! Good one, Teri. Some people might actually think you’re not joking.
Poor Teri how does it feel to have no faith in your leader?
The previous president was way worse.
You were better off with the AWOL.general or the general traitor that just got a pardon why does an innocent man need a pardon.
Lisa Murkowski is a national embarrassment for Alaska. This is how she slimed herself back into the DC swamp.
Shame of Alaska
‘https://donnliston.net/2023/02/shame-of-alaska/
Deus Vult!
Wow….Lisa craps the bed again.
Excellent news! Back to a warriors military.
Yeah. WWIII
If WWIII does breakout, I would prefer a military that is interested in destroying our enemies. Instead of the one that is more interested in spreading woke around the globe.
+1!
Why, exactly do you seem to need enemies so badly?
Your ignorant hyperbole is really getting old!
Yes! Yes! Not only fierce, but also misogynistic, hard-drinking, and profane. Just like in the movies.
No dog like a rabid dog…
And, the problem is?
Last time I checked, that toxic masculinity is what won WWII, it is what pushed the redneck navy to mobilize and save thousands after Katrina, and it is currently saving people’s lives in NC.
But… let’s all be squishy and care about everyone’s feelz… that works.
What won WW2 was thorough preparation, good planning, adequate materiel, adequate numbers of trained soldiers, and excellent leadership provided by FDR, Churchill, and Dwight Eisenhower. Oh, and an atomic bomb won the other theatre.
Sadly, Trump and Hegseth wouldn’t hold a candle to any of those men.
I can recommend several authoritative books on the subject to straighten you out, if you’re interested.
It’s a Mans world and you better be on board.
Yes.
Lisa was a mere bump in the road 🙂
Murkowski needs to lose her Chairmanships at the very least.
I’d be fine with her losing much more than that.
The careerists reptiles in the Pentagon and splendidly uniformed general officers’ corps are deeply threatened by Hegseth. Equally concerned are the large arms manufacturers. All of these folks want the orgy of spending and the killing of the less worthy to continue. Murkowski, Collins and the Turtle represent the status quo. Hegseth isn’t the ideal candidate. He has behaved poorly in the past and his experience at both the tactical, strategic and managerial levels is thin. He is a decorated combat veteran, however. Fortunately, there are lots of people involved. It is time to shake things up from the self-serving and physically embarrassing group we have just had.
I hope you are right, JMARK! Your comments are right on. Hegseth is light on people skills especially at the entrenched military bureaucracy level. I am afraid he will go along, just to get along with them.
The first time I hear anyone call him “The Honorable Peter Hegseth”, I’m going to throw up on their shoes. Yeah, I know he served, but pretty much everything else about him is cr*p.
Don’t let him anywhere near your wives, your daughters, your female soldiers, or your liquor cabinet.
Should I include granddaughters in the list?? Yep, think so.
Back to deleting posts. see you later.
Oh are you talking about The Honorable Peter Hegseth? Yeah he’s not perfect, but none of the previous Secretary’s of Defense were either, even The Honorable Dick Cheney who is a modern day liberal icon served in the role.
You only hate him because he is not ashamed to express masculinity, and does not pander to the mentally ill wokesterism and anti-Americanism treasonous political agenda of the usurper Biden.
Inebriation, adultery, and misogyny are not commendable masculine traits anymore, Jeffy, or at least not with most of us. Geez.
Dog, Project much? Sounds like your referring to “Joe Biden”…aka The Sniffer
The Honorable Pete Hegseth.
I second it.
Hide you shoes as dog will chew on them he was never housebroken.
That’s right. And if I get the chance I’ll pee on your carpet, too.
That’s exactly how many of us feel anytime they say” the honorable Merrick garland” he is anything BUT that!! He’s a despicable lying hack!! And I’d bet that Princess as salivating at the thought of confirming him to please her Democrat masters
He’s more honorable than the 3 defectors. I bet he has a higher education than you.
He may beat me on education, but not on ethics.
Are you talking about Biden?
Sounds like they need to keep you away from the liquor cabinet.
“served” what does that mean, dawg?
Uh, he was in the military…?
You have a really short memory, with hair sniffing Biden that didn’t seem to bother you and your fellow travelers. Cheers –
Please do.
Because, frankly… this tantrum you are throwing is beyond childish. I really, really want you to publicly announce, via vomit, that you are in fact a toddler. Lie on the floor, screaming and red faced.
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Bummer, you did not get the results you want. Vomit on people. Literally or figuratively. Get in their faces and tell them off. Nothing says adult like that.
Bet you wouldn’t let him date your daughter, or sister. Enough said.
I would likely have no say in it. My daughter and my sister are fully realized adults, and are more than capable of making their own decisions.
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In what world do you live where a man should have a say in what an adult woman’s personal choices. That sounds pretty misogynist to me. Remember that word you used to disparage Peter Hegseth just a little while ago on this very article.
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Tell us all. Is being misogynistic OK? Or is it not OK?
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But you children on the left like to have it both ways, don’t you?
Oh settle down. Don’t get so worked up. It’s the weekend. Get away from your silly keyboard and go out and shovel some snow, or something. Hegseth is a creep, and all of your defending him won’t change anything.
We threw up for four years, trying to understand Joe Biden.
Murkowski needs to be fired. She’s either a globalist, trying to destroy our country or has done things against the law she doesn’t want exposed. Neither of these are good for Americans or Alaskans.
We need to get RINO’s out now in both the Alaska legislature and in Washington DC.
I for one am sick of all the criminal activity going on in our government from the bottom to the top. We the people need to help President Trump, and his administration, clean out the swamp which is really a septic system.
Globalists are good for the globe
And, terrible for individual freedoms, liberty, and wealth.
Disagree. She is simply angry and spiteful. Cheers –
Sweet!
More winning and great for America.
There seems to be an error in the last sentence…
Thanks, Erratum. Was a long day on the ferry. – sd
The unqualified always find it hard to identify what makes another qualified.
It’s not her fault. After all, if Frank hadn’t appointed her she’d be salting corn chips and putting them in a bag to sell.
You can’t expect the 1980 Cherry Blossom Princess, who failed the Alaska Bar Exam 4 times, with no military experience, might think sponsoring legislation creating the Alaska Joint Armed Services Committee gives her a clue of what it takes to be SecDef. I’m sure she thinks a life long Army Officer (like Gen Milley) would be a good choice. Open your eyes Lisa, people like Milley might have served honorably but they’ve spent their whole life in the military and are the problem. Unlike Hegseth, who has the education, service record, and experience in the real world.
But then again what the hell do I know, I’m just a retired MSgt with 20yrs service.
No surprise. Mitch McConnell funneled $$millions of Republican Senate campaign money to Lisa Murkowski in 2022, and he opposed RCV with more money. Why?
Because he is best friends with Frank Murkowski and McConnell’s wife Elaine Chao is Chinese from Taiwan. Chao was Labor Secretary under Bush. Chao’s parents were billionaires, having major interests in cargo ships. Frank and Nancy Murkowski were close friends with several Taiwan presidents and treated like royalty when they visited Taiwan.
True comment, WilliamM. Nancy and I loved being courted around by Taiwanese officials. Ten course meals, lots of great saki. And when Nancy wasn’t around, more cute little Geisha girls than you can only imagine. But best friends with Mitch McConnell? Please. I actually despise that little turd from Kentucky. Lisa refers to him as Daddy Mitch. And Joe Biden simply as Puff Daddy. Nancy knew neither of these jerks back in the day. So I’m pretty sure Lisa is mine, though I’d rather not admit.
Excellent news.
And we have clearly identified 3 traitors. Even better .
Murkowski likes men in skinny jeans with nose rings.
What in heck would she know about the military.??? A good stint in a battle field would do her good.
First order of business for Hegseth:
Send a B1 over to Wrangell and drop a pile of manure on the Murkowski residence. Somewhere the truth be told.
Didn’t they just have a landslide there recently? Or, was that part of the B-1 business.
To the loons on here who think you are going to be in danger because of hegseth I want you to realize you just had a president with dementia that had the code for the nuclear arsenal what’s more frightening than that.?? That we were lied to for 4 years about his mental capacity??? Hegseth doesn’t want any dead American kids. The way to avoid war is through power not weakness.
The two old crones and the turtle are about as popular as a turd in the punchbowl.
Lisa Murkowski does not represent me!
Princess gotta Princess.
Lisa Murkowski you are a disgrace!
You don’t know which way is up or down
Or literally what you are doing!
You come across as a ASS KISSER!
You are right up there with BIDEN!
You know who he is right?
“The vote came down on a party line, with Republican Sens. Susan Collins (ME), Mitch McConnell (KY), and Lisa Murkowski (AK) defecting.”
Congratulations to Lisa, she got her name in the news again! Embarrassing Alaska again!
Frank Murkowski’s legacy is, giving Alaska it’s worst senator in the history. We have never had a politician in Washington DC as bad as Lisa and Mary. They are worked against the good of our state.
The best thing was when President Trump was asked about Pete’s successful confirmation. He made ZERO mention of the 3 RINOs (and useful idiot Democrat John Fetterman) and just said the important thing was we were winning. Princess Lisa will be ticked at being ignored. And the Turtle said he voted no because Hegseth was not qualified to run a DOD budget. When is the last time the Turtle balanced the US budget??
I hope Kelly Thishbaka runs against Lisa in 2028. I’ve never seen anyone campaign so hard at the Grassroots level as her 2022 race. She would have been a great Senator.
A DUI hire….
That’s actually kind of funny. Well done.
It sounds like many of you listen and read tooo(not mispelled) much FB++other garbage, where people regurgitate induendos, and lies of what the haters replay.. AND yes, we all are not perfect..Just remember , when you “cock” your hand to point A finger at someone, one finger points out but the other 4 are pointing back at you..I’m getting sick and tired of people regurgitating what the left liberal news and the hatred garbage the left liberal elites. He’s going to clean up the problems that have existed for years in the military and the WOKENESS that has over turned the realities of the military to get the job done regardless of who gets in the way. After 4 years of the last administration’s (pigpen) we have to clean up the Mess they had created.
Looking forward to Tulsi , Kash, and espcially RFK Jr conformations next week – Im sure the same three rhinos will vote against these excellent choices .
Alaska is a poster child for rcv and the deep state money controlling small state elections , against the majority of voters
Lets do all we can to retire princess next time around
You always can count on Lisa “I wish it was MeToo” Murkowski to do the wrong thing.
The correct term for the movement (social media fad actually) is #MeToo. (Note the # is called the pound me sign. So that would make the movement “pound me too.”)