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 Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sen. Susan Collins | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Angus King | ID ID | Yes | ||
Sen. Debbie Stabenow | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Gary Peters | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tina Smith | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Amy Klobuchar | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Roy Blunt | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Joshua Hawley | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Roger Wicker | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Steve Daines | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Jon Tester | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Thom Tillis | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Richard M. Burr | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Kevin Cramer | Republican | No | ||
Sen. John Hoeven | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Ben Sasse | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Deb Fischer | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Margaret Hassan | Democrat | Yes |