Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary of Labor

Jul. 13, 2021

The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of Julie Su to serve as deputy secretary of the Department of Labor. Su is a stellar nominee who has devoted her career to advancing labor rights, workplace protections and employment opportunities for all. As labor secretary of California, the world’s fifth-largest economy, Su enacted a sweeping pro-worker agenda that is a progressive model for every other state. From her work to prevent wage theft to her record of holding Big Tech accountable, Su has shown she is ready to meet this moment and fight for working people across the nation. The Senate confirmed Su’s nomination on July 13, 2021.

Legislative Alert

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 50
NAYs: 47

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. John Hoeven
ND
Republican No
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS
Republican No
Sen. James M. Inhofe
OK
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Ron Johnson
WI
Republican No
Sen. Tim Kaine
VA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mark Kelly
AZ
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican No
Sen. Angus King
ME
ID ID Yes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. James Lankford
OK
Republican No
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
VT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Lee
UT
Republican No
Sen. Ben Ray Luján
NM
Democrat Yes
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican No
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican No
Sen. Robert Menendez
NJ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeff Merkley
OR
Democrat Yes