Citizens of tribes across the U.S. are cheering Deb Haaland's confirmation as the first Native American secretary of a cabinet agency.
The U.S. Senate on Monday voted 51-40 in favor of the Democrat’s nomination to lead the Interior Department.
Many Native Americans have called Haaland’s historic confirmation an answer to their prayers and a long time coming. They say the move positions someone they trust and admire to carry forward their hopes and expectations.
The Interior Department has broad oversight of tribal affairs and energy development.
