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 Buttigieg has committed to supporting workers while improving our nation’s outdated infrastructure that has gone unaddressed for far too long.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.

Legislative Alert

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 86
NAYs: 13

Legislator State Party Sort descending Vote
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeff Merkley
OR
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Robert Menendez
NJ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. Ben Ray Luján
NM
Democrat Yes
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
VT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Christopher A. Coons
DE
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat Yes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. Bob Casey
PA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat Yes
Sen. Thomas R. Carper
DE
Democrat Yes
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mark Kelly
AZ
Democrat Yes