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.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 50
NAYs: 47
Legislator Sort ascending | State | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sen. Rick Scott | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Charles E. Schumer | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Brian Schatz | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Ben Sasse | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Bernard Sanders | ID ID | Yes | ||
Sen. Marco Rubio | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Mike Rounds | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Jacky Rosen | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Mitt Romney | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Jim Risch | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Jack Reed | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Rob Portman | Republican | No | ||
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 | No | ||
Sen. Jerry Moran | Republican | No |