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 Buttigieg has committed to supporting workers while improving our nation’s outdated infrastructure that has gone unaddressed for far too long.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. John Barrasso
WY
Republican Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican Yes
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican No
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey
PA
Republican Not Voting
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican Yes
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican No
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican Yes
Sen. Kevin Cramer
ND
Republican Yes
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican Yes
Sen. Tom Cotton
AR
Republican No