Nomination of Janet Yellen for Secretary of the Treasury

Jan. 25, 2021

The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of Janet Yellen to serve as secretary of the Department of the Treasury. President Biden made history by nominating former Federal Reserve Board Chair Yellen to be the first female treasury secretary. As chair of the Federal Reserve, Yellen’s decisions prioritized jobs and wages for all working people, including communities of color long ignored by economic policymakers. The Senate confirmed Yellen’s nomination on Jan. 25, 2021.

Legislative Alert

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 84
NAYs: 15

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy
CT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Ossoff
GA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Alex Padilla
CA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Rob Portman
OH
Republican Yes
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican No
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Jacky Rosen
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Marco Rubio
FL
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID Yes
Sen. Ben Sasse
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican Yes