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 Sort descending Party Vote
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican No
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican No
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican No
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican No
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican No
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican No
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
Republican No
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican No
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
Democrat Yes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
Democrat Yes