Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine joined Democrats to oppose Hegseth’s nomination. It was just the second time in history that a vice president has broken a tie for a Cabinet nominee – the other being then-Vice President Mike Pence ...

Lisa Murkoswski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine in voting against Hegseth. The only previous time a vice president broke a tie on a Cabinet confirmation was during the first Trump term when Vice President Mike Pence cast a vote to confirm Betsy DeVos ...

Republican Sen. Susan Collins voted Thursday against advancing President Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, who has faced allegations of heavy drinking, financial mismanagement and abusive behavior toward women.