-- "The bill traveled to the Senate and was passed on Monday by a 64-35 vote, just hours after Trump was inaugurated. This is a stark contrast from just last year, when Senate Democrats twice blocked the bill from being brought to the Senate floor for a vote." --
-- "Pete Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday for a final Senate vote to advance his confirmation to lead the Department of Defense, setting up a high-stakes showdown." --