Sens. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., (L) and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., (R) (durbin.senate.gov)
President-elect Donald Trump — who is slated to be inaugurated on Monday — announced Rubio as his pick for the cabinet post back in November.
Rubio is likely to sail through confirmation on a bipartisan basis.
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., previously called Rubio "a strong choice," and indicated that he will support confirmation.
TRUMP NOMINATES MARCO RUBIO TO SERVE AS SECRETARY OF STATE
Rubio's current Senate term runs through early 2029, so if he resigns to serve in the Trump administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will tap a replacement to represent the Sunshine State in the U.S. Senate until voters select a replacement during a 2026 special election for the seat.
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations is scheduled to hold a nomination hearing for Rubio on Wednesday.
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENS TO SEN. RUBIO'S SEAT IF HE BECOMES SECRETARY OF STATE AND WHO COULD REPLACE HIM
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Rubio has served in the U.S. Senate since early 2011.
Alex Nitzberg is a writer for Fox News Digital.
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