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Ashton Carter Confirmed as Next Defense Secretary In 93-5 Senate Vote

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, February 12th, 2015

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Ashton Carter Confirmed as Next Defense Secretary In 93-5 Senate Vote

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter

Ashton Carter sailed through the Senate confirmation process to become the new defense secretary, with his appointment being confirmed in a 93-5 vote Thursday.Before the vote, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-Ariz.) spoke on the Senate floor, praising Carter as “one of America’s most experienced defense professionals, respected by Republicans and Democrats alike.”“I think Dr. Carter will be a good secretary of defense, who will always keep faith with our men and women in uniform and work tirelessly…

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