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Senate to vote on Hegseth confirmation as defense secretary as Democrats continue to raise concerns

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Pete Hegseth's nomination to be defense secretary is advanced to the full Senate on a party-line vote.

Two Republicans joined all Democrats in opposition in a 51 -49 vote Thursday .

The vote started the clock on up to 30 hours of debate as senators spar over the nomination.

Democrats are continuing to raise their concerns about the nominee's character and fitness to lead the nation's largest department.

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