Nomination of Peter Buttigieg for Secretary of Transportation

Feb. 2, 2021

The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of Pete Buttigieg to serve as secretary of the Department of Transportation. Buttigieg has committed to supporting workers while improving our nation’s outdated infrastructure that has gone unaddressed for far too long. He is focused on promoting union jobs, increasing workers’ economic power and ensuring safe working conditions. He fully recognizes the importance of safety for both travelers and workers—a critical issue for the nation during the pandemic. The Senate confirmed Buttigieg’s nomination on Feb. 2, 2021.

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Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 86
NAYs: 13

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy
CT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Ossoff
GA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Alex Padilla
CA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Rob Portman
OH
Republican Yes
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Jacky Rosen
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Marco Rubio
FL
Republican No
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID Yes
Sen. Ben Sasse
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican No