In a tight 52–46 vote, the Senate confirmed former Georgia senator Kelly Loeffler as head of the Small Business Administration. The confirmation drew attention for its rare bipartisan moment—Democrat Jacky Rosen joined 51 Republicans in support—while two GOP senators notably abstained, hinting at internal divisions.
Loeffler, a wealthy business executive and Trump ally, pledged to slash red tape, fight fraud, and donate her $200K salary. Her confirmation boosts Trump’s cabinet to 18 and is seen as key to advancing his reform agenda. The move is already sparking debate ahead of the 2026 midterms.
