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What was the vote count when the Senate confirmed Hagel as Secretary of Defense?
58–41
60–40
52–48
65–35
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The Senate confirmed Chuck Hagel as Secretary of Defense by a vote of 58–41. This was a narrow margin, as Hagel needed 60 votes to overcome a potential filibuster. His confirmation was controversial, as some Republicans opposed him due to his past statements on foreign policy. However, he ultimately received enough support from Democrats and Republicans to be confirmed.
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