Senate Finally Passes It with 53 -46 Vote – Chuck Schumer and Dems LOSE

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Washington, D.C. – May 17, 2026

Senate Confirms John Phelan as Secretary of the Navy in 62-30 Vote, Advancing Trump’s Defense Priorities

The Senate on Tuesday confirmed John Phelan as the next Secretary of the Navy in a 62-30 vote, marking another significant victory for President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape the Department of Defense. The confirmation advances Trump’s plan to install Phelan as the civilian leader of the Navy and Marine Corps.