GOP Sens. Lisa Murkowski (Alaska), Susan Collins (Maine) and Mitch McConnell (Ky.) voted “no,” forcing Vance to step in and break the 50-50 tie. Murkowski and Collins had telegraphed their votes, but McConnell’s emerged as a surprise.

It is believed to be only the second time in history a vice president has had to step in to break a tie on a nominee.

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5106171-pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-confirmed/