Confirmation of Thomas Price for Secretary of Health and Human Services

Feb. 10, 2017
President Trump nominated Rep. Tom Price of Georgia to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. As a congressman, Price supported the privatization of Medicare and Social Security, and advocated to slash funding for Medicaid. Price also supported the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Price was confirmed by the Senate.
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Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 52
NAYs: 47

Legislator State Party Sort descending Vote
Sen. Lamar Alexander
TN
Republican Yes
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Michael B. Enzi
WY
Republican Yes
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey
PA
Republican Yes
Sen. John McCain
AZ
Republican Yes
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Lee
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. James Lankford
OK
Republican Yes
Sen. Tom Cotton
AR
Republican Yes
Sen. Luther Strange
AL
Republican Yes
Sen. John Cornyn
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Richard C. Shelby
AL
Republican Yes