Nomination of Alejandro Mayorkas for Secretary of Homeland Security

Feb. 2, 2021 | 12

The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of Alejandro Mayorkas to serve as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Mayorkas has a record of public service and understands that real security can only be achieved by respecting fundamental human and labor rights. As DHS secretary, Mayorkas oversees a wide range of functions vital to union efforts to ensure workers’ rights and lift labor standards, including worksite immigration enforcement, work authorization, work visa programs and work permits. The department also makes determinations on relief programs and reviews worker applications for citizenship, DACA, TPS and other types of immigrant and nonimmigrant status. The secretary has an important role in ensuring adequate attention to these functions and preventing immigration enforcement from being used as a weapon against worker organizing. The Senate confirmed Mayorkas’ nomination on Feb. 2, 2021

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Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 56
NAYs: 43

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Rick Scott
FL
Republican No
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat Yes
Sen. Richard C. Shelby
AL
Republican No
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
AZ
ID ID Yes
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican No
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican No
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey
PA
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican No
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mark Warner
VA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Raphael Warnock
GA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
RI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican No
Sen. Ron Wyden
OR
Democrat Yes
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican No