Nomination of Gwynne A. Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

Sep. 6, 2023

The AFL-CIO supported the reconfirmation of Gwynne A. Wilcox as a member of the NLRB. As the first Black woman to serve on the NLRB, Wilcox has a remarkable history of expertise and commitment to workers’ rights. Since her confirmation, Wilcox has protected workers’ rights, fair labor practices, and a just and equitable workplace. 

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This is Good for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 51
NAYs: 48

Legislator State Party Vote
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeff Merkley
OR
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Robert Menendez
NJ
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
 Democrat No
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
NV
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Ben Ray Luján
NM
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Christopher A. Coons
DE
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Bob Casey
PA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Thomas R. Carper
DE
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Mark Kelly
AZ
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
 Democrat Yes
2023 Senate Key Votes
  1. Nomination of Nancy Abudu to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit
  2. Congressional Review Act resolution to block the Department of Education rule relating to “Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans”
  3. Nomination of Casey Pitts to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  4. Nomination of Gwynne A. Wilcox to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)
  5. Nomination of Jessica Looman to be administrator of the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor (DOL)
  6. Prohibit Executive Order 14019, Promoting Access to Voting
  7. Nomination of Martin O’Malley to be Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner