Just don’t expect the Florida governor to open it before Christmas.

Senators approved Embry Kidd on a 49-45 vote. But five Republicans missed the vote. That includes Rubio, who is Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of State, and Vice President-elect JD Vance, who could be a DeSantis opponent in the 2028 Republican Presidential Primary race.

The governor will be conducting a thorough vetting process and interview process in December that will involve several candidates,” a DeSantis aide said.