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 Buttigieg has committed to supporting workers while improving our nation’s outdated infrastructure that has gone unaddressed for far too long.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.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 86
NAYs: 13
Legislator Sort ascending | State | Party | Vote | |
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Sen. Jeff Merkley | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Robert Menendez | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Mitch McConnell | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Roger Marshall | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Edward J. Markey | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Joe Manchin III | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Ben Ray Luján | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Mike Lee | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. James Lankford | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Amy Klobuchar | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Angus King | ID ID | Yes | ||
Sen. John Kennedy | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Mark Kelly | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tim Kaine | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Ron Johnson | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. James M. Inhofe | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. John Hoeven | Republican | Yes |