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Senate advances Trump’s energy secretary nominee to final confirmation vote

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Energy, Chris Wright, CEO and founder of Liberty Energy Inc., has been successfully advanced by the Senate to a final confirmation vote. The vote, which took place Thursday evening, resulted in a 62-35 majority in favor of Wright’s nomination.

Wright, who hails from Colorado, was selected by President Trump to lead the Department of Energy in his administration. Despite being a nominee from the Trump administration, Wright has garnered bipartisan support for his nomination. In fact, Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper of Colorado introduced Wright during his confirmation hearing with the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee earlier this month.

The Senate held a late-night cloture vote to end discussion over Wright’s nomination, which also passed with bipartisan support. This means that Wright will now advance to a final Senate vote, which is expected to take place on Friday.

During his confirmation hearing, Wright outlined his priorities for the Department of Energy, focusing on three key areas: unleashing American energy potential, leading the world in innovation and technology breakthroughs, and increasing energy production in the United States.

In a show of dedication to his new role, Wright pledged to donate his salary to charity if confirmed as the Secretary of Energy. This commitment to public service has been well-received by both Democrats and Republicans alike.

As the confirmation process moves forward, it is clear that Wright’s experience in the energy industry and bipartisan support make him a strong candidate to lead the Department of Energy. His vision for American energy independence and innovation aligns with the priorities of the Trump administration and will likely shape the future of energy policy in the United States.

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