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.

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Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 50
NAYs: 50

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican No
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican No
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy
CT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Ossoff
GA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Alex Padilla
CA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Gary Peters
MI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Rob Portman
OH
Republican No
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican No
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican No
Sen. Jacky Rosen
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican No
Sen. Marco Rubio
FL
Republican No
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID Yes
Sen. Ben Sasse
NE
Republican No
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican No