U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, voted to confirm Mike Pompeo to become secretary of the U.S. Department of State. Pompeo was confirmed by a vote of 57-42.
"I'm pleased the Senate has confirmed Mike Pompeo to lead the State Department, where he will have an important opportunity to bolster U.S. diplomatic leadership, provide purposeful direction for the department, and boost the morale of our dedicated Foreign Service officers," said Isakson, who serves as chair of the subcommittee that oversees the State Department and its personnel. "Given his experiences as CIA director, Mike Pompeo possesses critical knowledge of how to best leverage our assets at a significant moment in history, especially as our country continues to face threats from North Korea."
Isakson questioned Pompeo at his hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 12, 2018, pressing Pompeo on his plans for the future of the department.
Pompeo's nomination to become secretary of state was announced on March 13, 2018. His nomination was reported favorably to the Senate floor by the Foreign Relations Committee on April 23, 2018. Isakson voted in favor of the nomination by proxy.