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 ascending Vote
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican No
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican No
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican No
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican No
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican No
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican No
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican No
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican No
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican No
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
AZ
ID ID Yes
Sen. Angus King
ME
ID ID Yes
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID Yes
Sen. Jeff Merkley
OR
Democrat Yes
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Robert Menendez
NJ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes