The AFL-CIO supported the confirmation of Vanita Gupta to serve as associate attorney general. With deep experience in a broad range of complex civil justice, law enforcement and public safety matters, Gupta is uniquely qualified for this position. Throughout her career, most recently as president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, she has been successful in developing collaborative professional relationships through which she has built consensus and earned the respect of a wide range of stakeholders. The Senate confirmed Gupta’s nomination on April 21, 2021
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 51
NAYs: 49
Legislator | State | Party Sort descending | Vote | |
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Sen. Richard J. Durbin | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jeff Merkley | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tammy Duckworth | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Robert Menendez | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jon Tester | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Edward J. Markey | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Joe Manchin III | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Debbie Stabenow | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tina Smith | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Ben Ray Luján | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Christopher A. Coons | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Amy Klobuchar | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Bob Casey | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Thomas R. Carper | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Charles E. Schumer | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Brian Schatz | Democrat | Yes |