MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Tillerson was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday, in a 56-43 vote, with Republicans backing his nomination and most of Democrats opposing it.
Congratulations to Rex Tillerson on being sworn in as our new Secretary of State. He will be a star!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 2, 2017
Trump congratulated Tillerson "on this incredible honor" during a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday.
In December 2016, Trump announced that he had chosen Tillerson, who previously served as the CEO of Exxon Mobil, to lead the US Department of State.
Congratulations to our new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, sworn-in this evening by @VP Mike Pence. pic.twitter.com/YvLoJZUKj8
— President Trump (@POTUS) 2 февраля 2017 г.
