From left: Sens. Ted Cruz, Marsha Blackburn, and Marco RubioWhile it’s unknown if their votes were motivated by antigay animus, some of the U.S.
Senate’s leading homophobes were among the 13 who voted against confirming Pete Buttigieg as secretary of Transportation.Buttigieg, who is gay, Tuesday became the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to be confirmed as a Cabinet member.
The vote was 86-13, with one senator, Republican Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, not voting.Those who voted against confirmation were all Republicans: Sens.