WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 24: U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives to cast his vote at the US Capitol on January 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee, Pete Hegseth, as defense secretary on Friday night. The final vote came down to the wire: three Republicans opposed, making for a 50 to 50 vote. Vice President JD Vance was needed to break the tie. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)