EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The US Senate confirmed John Phelan as Navy Secretary by a 62-30 vote, securing bipartisan backing despite his lack of military experience.
The U.S. Senate voted to confirm John Phelan as the next Secretary of the Navy.
Phelan, the founder of a private investment firm and a major donor to former President Trump’s campaign, was confirmed by a 62-30 vote in the full Senate.
Phelan secured bipartisan support for the role.