It was pretty much a foregone conclusion that Hillary Clinton would be confirmed as the nation's 67th Secretary of State, but it was made official today with a near-unanimous 94-2 vote.
AP:
The Senate has confirmed Hillary Rodham Clinton to become secretary of state.
The Senate vote was overwhelmingly in favor of the former first lady despite lingering concerns by some Republicans that her husband's charitable fundraising overseas could pose a conflict of interest.
Republicans and Democrat alike say her swift confirmation was necessary so that President Barack Obama could begin tackling the major foreign policy issues at hand, including two wars, increased violence in the Middle East and the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran.
Immediately after the vote, Clinton was to be sworn in during a private ceremony at the Capitol.
UPDATE: John Amato, who is reporting in DC:
Cornyn looks like a fool by blocking her for a day and Diaper David Vitter voted against her. The Republicans are starting their obstructionism and are acting goofy in the process. Specter delayed Holder's confirmation for a week which enraged Leahy.
