Healthcare DIVE February 13, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine critic, was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate in a 52-48 vote to serve as the nation’s top health official.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine critic who President Donald Trump directed to “go wild” on healthcare, was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate as the country’s top health official.
The 52-48 vote to confirm Kennedy was nearly along party lines. Every Republican senator voted for Kennedy except Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who joined with the 47 senators caucusing with the Democrats in opposition.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., was a key vote to secure Kennedy’s confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Cassidy, a physician, had admitted...
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