Federal Reserve Nominations of Dr. Lisa DeNell Cook

May. 10, 2022

The AFL-CIO supported the nomination of Dr. Cook, who is a highly respected economist, has served as an economic advisor to President Obama and held visiting appointments at four Federal Reserve Regional Banks. Dr. Cook would be the first black woman to serve on the board.

Legislative Alert

This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 50
NAYs: 50

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. John Hoeven
ND
Republican No
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS
Republican No
Sen. James M. Inhofe
OK
Republican No
Sen. Ron Johnson
WI
Republican No
Sen. Tim Kaine
VA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mark Kelly
AZ
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican No
Sen. Angus King
ME
ID ID Yes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. James Lankford
OK
Republican No
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
VT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Lee
UT
Republican No
Sen. Ben Ray Luján
NM
Democrat Yes
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican No
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican No
Sen. Robert Menendez
NJ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeff Merkley
OR
Democrat Yes