What was the first time a Secretary of Defense nominee was filibustered?
Chuck Hagel's nomination
Robert Gates' nomination
Donald Rumsfeld's nomination
James Mattis' nomination
Answer
Chuck Hagel's nomination as Secretary of Defense marked the first time a nominee for this position faced a filibuster. The filibuster, led by Republican senators, was based on concerns about Hagel's past statements on foreign policy and his support for the Iran nuclear deal. Despite the filibuster, Hagel was eventually confirmed by a narrow margin, with 58 votes in favor and 41 against.
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