The Senate voted 79 to 18 to confirm Mr. Burgum, a former governor of North Dakota, as the next interior secretary.
The Senate has confirmed billionaire Doug Burgum as interior secretary. Lawmakers on Thursday voted 79-18 in favor of Burgum.
The former governor of North Dakota is promoting President Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda and wants more oil, gas and ...
Burgum has also established the Doug Burgum Family Fund, dedicated to supporting youth and education. Born in a small Cass County town, he graduated from North Dakota State University in 1978 with a ...