The Senate on Friday confirmed Mike Waltz to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, filling the last vacancy in President Donald Trump's Cabinet after eight months of delays and the withdrawal of a previous nominee.
The bipartisan vote for Waltz came after a recent procedural hurdle sent his nomination back to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where it had to be voted on again on Wednesday.
Israel's ambassador to the U.N., Danny Danon, lauded the choice in a statement: : "I congratulate Mike Waltz on his appointment as US Ambassador to the UN. Mike is a warrior, statesman and true friend of Israel. His appointment is vital news in cementing the alliance between Israel and the US. In the face of the delegitimization campaigns and hypocritical discourse at the UN, we will stand together shoulder to shoulder, in pursuit of justice and security. We are looking forward to you joining us here at the UN, Mike."
The Senate did not vote on a separate matter that would formally designate Waltz as a representative at the General Assembly, due to objections from Democrats, according to a person familiar with the Senate deliberations. It is unclear how or whether Waltz would be able to participate at the annual gathering in New York next week. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for clarification.
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