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Who confirmed Antony Blinken for the position of secretary of state in 2021?
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The Senate confirmed Antony Blinken as secretary of state in 2021. He was nominated by President Joe Biden to replace Mike Pompeo, who had served as secretary of state under President Donald Trump. Blinken was confirmed by a vote of 78-22, with all Democrats and most Republicans voting in favor of his confirmation. He was sworn in as secretary of state on January 26, 2021.
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