The AFL-CIO supported the nomination of Dr. Jefferson, who likewise brings valuable experience and expertise to the Board. His research has focused on the effects of macroeconomic and monetary policy on employment, economic growth, poverty rates, and household finance, all of which are issues at the center of the Fed’s mandate. Dr. Jefferson has worked at the Federal Reserve twice, once as an economist in the Board’s monetary affairs division and later as a research assistant in the fiscal analysis department.
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 91
NAYs: 7
Legislator Sort ascending | State | Party | Vote | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Sen. Todd Young | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Ron Wyden | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Roger Wicker | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Elizabeth Warren | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Raphael Warnock | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Mark Warner | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Chris Van Hollen | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tommy Tuberville | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Thom Tillis | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. John Thune | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jon Tester | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Dan Sullivan | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Debbie Stabenow | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tina Smith | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema | ID ID | Yes | ||
Sen. Richard C. Shelby | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Tim Scott | Republican | Yes |