Politico: Haaland becomes first-ever Native American in presidential Cabinet
The progressive Democrat had faced stiff opposition from Republicans.
Haaland says she is a 35th generation New Mexican. Four Republicans voted to confirm Haaland.
She won. We won.
In a historic vote, the Senate confirms Deb Haaland of the Laguna Pueblo and first district of New Mexico the next Interior Secretary.#DebForInterior pic.twitter.com/oCQgRQ8d1W
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