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.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 84
NAYs: 15
Legislator | State Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
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Sen. Susan Collins | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Angus King | ID ID | Yes | ||
Sen. Gary Peters | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Debbie Stabenow | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tina Smith | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Amy Klobuchar | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Roy Blunt | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Joshua Hawley | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Roger Wicker | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Steve Daines | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jon Tester | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Thom Tillis | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Richard M. Burr | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Kevin Cramer | Republican | No | ||
Sen. John Hoeven | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Deb Fischer | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Ben Sasse | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Margaret Hassan | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen | Democrat | Yes |