President Donald Trump’s administration is filling out piece by piece.
The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm 20 out of the Republican’s 22 Cabinet nominees as of Friday afternoon. Under the U.S. Constitution, the Senate must approve any executive branch nominees.
With more nominees coming up for a floor vote, here is how U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King of Maine have voted.
Education secretary
Collins voted on March 3 to support Linda McMahon’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Education, while King voted against McMahon. The Senate confirmed McMahon 51-45.
Trade representative
Collins voted on Feb. 26 to support the nomination of Jamieson Greer to serve as the U.S. trade representative, while King opposed Greer. The Senate confirmed Greer 56-43.
FBI director
Both Collins and King voted on Feb. 20 against confirming Kashyap Patel to lead the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Senate approved his nomination 51-49.
Small business administrator
Collins voted on Feb. 19 to approve the nomination of Kelly Loeffler to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration, while King voted against her. The Senate confirmed Loeffler 52-48.
Commerce secretary
Collins voted on Feb. 18 to confirm Howard Lutnick to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce, while King rejected his nomination. The Senate confirmed Lutnick 51-45.
Agriculture secretary
Collins voted on Feb. 13 to approve the nomination of Brooke Rollins to lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture, while King voted against her. The Senate confirmed Rollins 72-28.
Health secretary
Collins voted on Feb. 13 to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, while King opposed his confirmation. The Senate approved Kennedy’s nomination 52-48.
Director of national intelligence
Collins voted on Feb. 12 to approve Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to oversee the nation’s intelligence agencies, while King opposed Gabbard’s nomination. The Senate confirmed her 52-48.
Budget chief
Collins voted on Feb. 6 to approve Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, while King rejected his nomination. Vought was confirmed 53-47.
Housing and urban development secretary
Collins voted on Feb. 5 to approve Eric Turner to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, while King voted against him. Turner’s nomination was approved 55-44.
Veteran affairs secretary
Both Collins and King voted on Feb. 4 to confirm Doug Collins to lead the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. His nomination was approved 77-23.
Attorney general
Collins voted on Feb. 4 to approve Pam Bondi’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Justice, while King voted against Bondi. Her nomination was approved 54-46.
Energy secretary
Both Collins and King voted on Feb. 3 to confirm Christopher Wright to lead the U.S. Department of Energy. His nomination was approved 59-38.
Interior secretary
Both Collins and King voted on Jan. 30 to confirm Doug Burgum to lead the U.S. Department of Interior. His nomination was approved 79-18.
EPA administrator
Collins voted on Jan. 29 to approve Lee Zeldin to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, while King voted against her nomination. Zeldin was confirmed 56-42.
Transportation secretary
Both Collins and King voted on Jan. 28 to confirm Sean Duffy to lead the U.S. Department of Transportation. His nomination was approved 77-22.
Treasury secretary
Both Collins and King voted on Jan. 27 to confirm Scott Bessent to oversee the U.S. Treasury Department. He was confirmed 68-29.
Homeland Security secretary
Collins voted on Jan. 25 to approve Kristi Noem to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. King didn’t cast a vote. Noem was confirmed 59-34.
Defense secretary
Both Collins and King voted on Jan. 24 against Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the U.S. Department of Defense. Hegseth was confirmed 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
CIA director
Both Collins and King voted on Jan. 23 to confirm John Ratcliffe to lead the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Ratcliffe’s nomination was approved 74-25.
Secretary of state
Both Collins and King voted on Jan. 20 to confirm Marco Rubio to lead the U.S. Department of State. Rubio’s nomination was unanimously approved.


