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 Sort ascending | State | Party | Vote | |
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Sen. Rick Scott | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Charles E. Schumer | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Brian Schatz | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Ben Sasse | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Bernard Sanders | ID ID | Yes | ||
Sen. Marco Rubio | Republican | Not Voting | ||
Sen. Mike Rounds | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jacky Rosen | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Mitt Romney | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jim Risch | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Jack Reed | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Rob Portman | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Gary Peters | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Rand Paul | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Alex Padilla | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jon Ossoff | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Patty Murray | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Lisa Murkowski | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jerry Moran | Republican | Yes |