The U.S. Senate on Tuesday confirmed school choice advocate Betsy DeVos as Education secretary by the narrowest of margins, with Vice-President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie in a historic vote.
Two Republicans joined Democrats in the unsuccessful effort to derail the nomination of the wealthy Republican donor.
The Senate historian said Mr. Pence’s vote was the first by a Vice-President to break a tie on a Cabinet nomination.
In a tweet before the vote, President Donald Trump wrote, “Betsy DeVos is a reformer, and she is going to be a great Education Sec. for our kids!” — AP