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 Buttigieg has committed to supporting workers while improving our nation’s outdated infrastructure that has gone unaddressed for far too long.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 Sort descending Party Vote
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
Republican Yes
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
Republican No
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican Yes
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