Former wrestling entertainment executive Linda McMahon has been confirmed by the Senate to lead the Small Business Administration.
- Former WWE exec Linda McMahon confirmed as SBA leader
- The Senate vote on Tuesday was 81-19
- McMahon previously served as CEO for the WWE
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The vote Tuesday was 81-19.
McMahon served as the CEO at World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. before stepping down to run twice for the Senate in Connecticut. She lost both races despite spending about $100 million.
The two Democrats who defeated her — Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy — backed her nomination to lead the Small Business Administration.
McMahon helped WWE grow from about a dozen employees into an enterprise with more than 800.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.