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 Buttigieg has committed to supporting workers while improving our nation’s outdated infrastructure that has gone unaddressed for far too long.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 | State Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sen. Robert Menendez | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Cory Booker | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Ben Ray Luján | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Martin Heinrich | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jacky Rosen | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Charles E. Schumer | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Sherrod Brown | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Rob Portman | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. James Lankford | Republican | No | ||
Sen. James M. Inhofe | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Ron Wyden | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jeff Merkley | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey | Republican | Not Voting | ||
Sen. Bob Casey | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jack Reed | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Lindsey Graham | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Tim Scott | Republican | No |