Senator Jack Reed offered his congratulations on Tuesday afternoon, Tweeting the following: BREAKING: The U.S. Senate just voted 84-15 to confirm @GovRaimondo as Secretary of @CommerceGov. This means she will soon assume the Commerce Department’s top job & paves the way for @LGDanMcKee to become RI’s 76th Governor. Congrats & best wishes to both!GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST Rhode Island Lt. Governor Dan McKee is expected to be sworn in as Rhode Island Governor later on Tuesday, after Raimondo formally submits her resignation. “This is a proud day for Rhode Island and our country,” said Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Joseph McNamara on Tuesday. “Governor Gina M. Raimondo’s confirmation as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce by the U.S. Senate - with an overwhelming margin of 84-15, proves what we knew all along – she’s a recognized leader.