The Senate on Thursday approved Admiral Lisa Franchetti's nomination to lead the US Navy, making her the first woman to hold the position and to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Admiral Franchetti – who was confirmed by a vote of 95-1 – has been performing the job in an acting capacity since mid-August due to a single Republican senator's opposition to Pentagon abortion access policy. “I am glad the Senate has today confirmed Admiral
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The US Senate voted 95-1 to appoint Admiral Lisa Franchetti as the first woman to lead the US Navy in its 247-year history. Who is Franchetti and why did US President Joe Biden tap her?
Adm. Lisa Franchetti was approved as chief of naval operations in a 95-1 vote. Gen. David Allvin was approved as Air Force chief of staff in a 95-1 vote. Senators unanimously voted, 86-0, to approve Lt. Gen. Christopher Mahoney for appointment as Marine Corps assistant commandant.