Senate set for final confirmation vote on Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Bessent is a billionaire hedge fund manager and investor.

Published: January 27, 2025 9:18am

The Senate will vote Monday on confirming Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary.

The chamber's Finance Committee last recommended advancing President Trump's nominee to a final, full Senate vote. 

The Senate voted 67-23 in a preliminary vote this past weekend, setting up the final vote, scheduled of late Monday afternoon. 

Bessent is a billionaire hedge fund manager and investor.

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