The U.S. Senate voted this week to confirm Sam Brown as under secretary for memorial affairs at the Department of Veterans Affairs, with Nevada’s senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen as the lone Democrats voting in favor.

Brown, a retired Army captain and Republican who unsuccessfully ran for Senate against Rosen in 2024, was confirmed to the position in a 54-44 vote, with two senators not voting. President Donald Trump appointed Brown to the position in January, but the Senate also needed to confirm him.

The position is responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of 155 VA national cemeteries.

In a post on X , Brown said he prayed asking for wisdom in his leadership role and that he was “humbled and honored” to give his best.

A spokesperson for Rosen said one o

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