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. Jon Tester | 
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Edward J. Markey |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Joe Manchin III |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Debbie Stabenow |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Ben Ray Luján |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Tina Smith |
Democrat
|
Yes | |
|
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema | ID ID | Yes | |
|
Sen. Angus King | ID ID | Yes | |
|
Sen. Bernard Sanders | ID ID | Yes | |
|
Sen. Mike Lee | 
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. John Cornyn |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Richard C. Shelby |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. James Lankford |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Susan Collins |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Bill Cassidy |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Tim Scott |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Rick Scott |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. John Kennedy |
Republican
|
No | |
|
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito |
Republican
|
No |
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- American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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- Nomination of Xavier Becerra for Secretary of Health and Human Services
- Nomination of Martin Walsh for Secretary of Labor
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- Paycheck Fairness Act
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- Nomination of Julie Su for Deputy Secretary of Labor
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