Pence Breaks Tie to Confirm DeVos as Education Secretary

The video discusses the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education after a 50-50 tie in the Senate, broken by Vice President Mike Pence. It highlights the roles of Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, who voted against the nomination, and the Republican strategy to secure votes. The video also touches on the challenges faced during the nomination process and the confidence in confirming other nominees like Steven Mnuchin.

Who cast the tie-breaking vote for Betsy DeVos's confirmation as Secretary of Education?

• Lisa Murkowski

• Susan Collins

• Mike Pence

• Donald Trump

Which two Republican senators opposed Betsy DeVos's nomination?

• Rand Paul and Lindsey Graham

• Mitch McConnell and John McCain

• Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins

• Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio

What was a significant achievement for the Republican Senate whip operation during DeVos's confirmation?

• Maintaining enough Republican votes despite some opposition

• Avoiding any media coverage

• Securing a unanimous vote

• Convincing all Democrats to support the nomination

Who played a key role in the Republican Senate whip operation for DeVos's confirmation?

• Chuck Schumer

• Nancy Pelosi

• Paul Teller

• Bernie Sanders

What was the general sentiment among Republicans regarding future cabinet nominations after DeVos's confirmation?

• They were pessimistic about future confirmations

• They were confident about confirming remaining nominees

• They decided to delay all future nominations

• They planned to change their nomination strategy