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. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
 Republican No
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
 Republican No
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
 Republican No
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
 Republican No
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
 Republican No
Sen. Todd Young
IN
 Republican No
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
 Republican No
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
 Republican No
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
 Republican No
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
 Republican No
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
 Republican No
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
 Republican No
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
 Democrat Yes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
 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