WASHINGTON (Pakistan Point News / Sputnik - 29th January, 2021) The US Senate on Thursday advanced Alejandro Mayorkas' nomination for the position Homeland Security Secretary.
The Senate voted 55-42 to limit debate on Mayorkas' nomination.
The Senate will hold a final vote on Monday to confirm Mayorkas' nomination.
If confirmed, Mayorkas would be the first immigrant to run the Department of Homeland Security.
