Confirmation of Elisabeth Prince Devos for Secretary of Education

Feb. 7, 2017
Despite giving millions of dollars to special interest groups opposed to public education and in favor of destroying teachers unions, President Trump nominated Betsy Devos to serve as the Secretary of Education. Devos was confirmed by the Senate.

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 50
NAYs: 50

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat No
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat No
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Jeff Sessions
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat No
Sen. Richard C. Shelby
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat No
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat No
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey
PA
Republican Yes
Sen. Tom Udall
NM
Democrat No
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
Democrat No
Sen. Mark Warner
VA
Democrat No
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
Democrat No
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
RI
Democrat No
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican Yes
Sen. Ron Wyden
OR
Democrat No
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican Yes