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Senate confirms 52 executive appointments in unanimous vote
Summary
The Senate accepted a committee report and confirmed 52 gubernatorial executive appointments on a voice vote recorded as 39-0; senators were reminded individual 'no' votes can be recorded with the secretary.
The Florida Senate accepted a committee report from the Committee on Ethics and Elections and confirmed 52 gubernatorial executive appointments. Chair Don Gates summarized the committee's inquiry and stated that public hearings were held where appropriate; the committee recommended confirmation pursuant to Senate rule 12.7. The Senate recorded 39 yeas and 0 nays on the confirmation action. Senators were reminded that any senator wishing to vote 'no' on a specific appointee could notify the secretary and have that recorded in the journal.
What’s next: Confirmed appointments proceed to their offices as authorized; the Senate's journal will reflect the recorded vote and any senator-level objections if subsequently recorded.
