General James Mattis (Photo by Kevin Dietsch – Pool/Getty Images)
Who is the only senator to vote against the appointment of General James Mattis for Secretary of Defense, citing the principle behind the federal law that prohibits a member of the military from holding that post until seven years after retirement?
Hint: Though the Senate went on to pass a waiver for Gen. Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense, this senator’s strong belief in civilian control of the military (and possibly the 2020 election) led them to cast the lone vote against the General.
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