Donald Trump health nominee Robert Kennedy Jr secures enough US Senate votes for confirmation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nominated by President Donald Trump for U.S. Health Secretary, has secured enough votes from senators for confirmation. He will lead the Department of Health and Human Services, overseeing agencies like the FDA and CDC.

By Reuters | Updated: Feb 14, 2025, 01.23 PM IST

RFK Jr confirmation vote: Senate confirms Trump's health secy; McConnell the sole GOP 'no' vote

President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has secured enough votes from U.S. senators to be confirmed as the nation's top health official.

Kennedy will lead the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees several high-profile agencies including the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Reporting by Ahmed Aboulenein; Editing by Bill Berkot)

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