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. Roger Wicker
MS
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. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican No
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey
PA
Republican No
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican No
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican No
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican No
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican No
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican No
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican No
Sen. Kevin Cramer
ND
Republican No
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican No
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican No
Sen. Tom Cotton
AR
Republican No
Sen. John Cornyn
TX
Republican No