Record #6534
Mark Wayne Mullin will be confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of Homeland Security
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #6534 The Bulwark · Sam Stein: The Ridiculously Unserious President
Original quotethey're gonna have to vote, I guess, Donald Trump just wants to name him. His secretary has sent out works and said I don't have to approve him. Presume he'll get through.
Quote begins at 29:01
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How the call settles
The Senate votes to confirm Mark Wayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security on March 23, 2026 by a 54-45 vote (52 Republicans plus Democrats Fetterman and Heinrich), replacing Kristi Noem; DHS announced his swearing-in March 24.. Applied stored rule: The Senate votes to confirm Mark Wayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security.
Outcome evidence
The Senate confirmed Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security on March 23, 2026 by a 54-45 vote (52 Republicans plus Democrats Fetterman and Heinrich), replacing Kristi Noem; DHS announced his swearing-in March 24.
Outcome date: 2026-03-23
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-09
Basis: research