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 State Party Sort descending Vote
Sen. John Hoeven
ND
Republican No
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican No
Sen. John Boozman
AR
Republican No
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican No
Sen. Roy Blunt
MO
Republican No
Sen. Rob Portman
OH
Republican No
Sen. Joshua Hawley
MO
Republican No
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
Republican No
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican No
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican No
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican No
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican No
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican No
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican No
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican No
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican No
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican No