Government overview / Marco Rubio
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Marco Rubio Rubio previously served in the U.S. Senate for Florida before becoming secretary of state.
Jurisdiction United States
Seat or institution State
Research date October 19, 2026 Understand the person’s background Career context Rubio previously served in the U.S. Senate for Florida before becoming secretary of state.
Service began Not independently verified in this edition
Scheduled term end No fixed electoral term for this appointed office How this appointment was confirmed On January 20, 2025, the Senate recorded: Nomination Confirmed (99-0) .
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Evidence to explore, not a score Selected public records This is an illustrative collection across documented service, not an exhaustive career archive or a complete statement of policy positions. Missing records do not establish opposition, absence, or inaction. How the examples were selected →
Selected responses, not a complete voting history Date Question and measure Recorded response Role / period Source January 20, 2025 S. 5On Passage of the Bill S. 5 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. Yea Senate service · 119th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ January 20, 2025 PN11-13On the Nomination PN11-13 Marco Rubio, of Florida, to be Secretary of State Yea Senate service · 119th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ April 23, 2024 H.R. 815On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 815) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes. Nay Senate service · 118th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ June 1, 2023 H.R. 3746On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3746 A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling. Nay Senate service · 118th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ November 29, 2022 H.R. 8404On Passage of the Bill H.R. 8404 A bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes. Nay Senate service · 117th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ August 7, 2022 H.R. 5376On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5376 A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Nay Senate service · 117th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗
Show all 11 collected vote responses Selected responses, not a complete voting history Date Question and measure Recorded response Role / period Source January 20, 2025 S. 5On Passage of the Bill S. 5 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes. Yea Senate service · 119th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ January 20, 2025 PN11-13On the Nomination PN11-13 Marco Rubio, of Florida, to be Secretary of State Yea Senate service · 119th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ April 23, 2024 H.R. 815On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment to the Senate Amendment to H.R. 815) A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements relating to the eligibility of veterans to receive reimbursement for emergency treatment furnished through the Veterans Community Care program, and for other purposes. Nay Senate service · 118th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ June 1, 2023 H.R. 3746On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3746 A bill to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling. Nay Senate service · 118th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ November 29, 2022 H.R. 8404On Passage of the Bill H.R. 8404 A bill to repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and ensure respect for State regulation of marriage, and for other purposes. Nay Senate service · 117th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ August 7, 2022 H.R. 5376On Passage of the Bill H.R. 5376 A bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Nay Senate service · 117th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ August 10, 2021 H.R. 3684On Passage of the Bill H.R. 3684 A bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. Nay Senate service · 117th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ March 25, 2020 H.R. 748On Passage of the Bill H.R. 748 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. Yea Senate service · 116th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ December 18, 2018 S. 756On the Motion (Motion to Concur in the House Amendment with an Amendment to S. 756) A bill to reauthorize and amend the Marine Debris Act to promote international action to reduce marine debris, and for other purposes. Nay Senate service · 115th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ December 2, 2017 H.R. 1On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1 To provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Yea Senate service · 115th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗ April 17, 2013 Manchin Amdt. No. 715On the Amendment S.Amdt. 715 to S. 649 (Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of2013) To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and provide a responsible and consistent background check process. Nay Senate service · 113th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive vote Official roll call ↗
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