By a vote of 72 to 27, Wilbur Ross was confirmed by the Senate Monday to become the next Secretary of Commerce.
Category: Trump Cabinet nominations
Pruitt Confirmed as Head of EPA
By a vote of 52 to 46, the Senate approved on Friday Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Trump Announces New Labor Secretary Pick
Today President Trump announced his new pick to head up the Department of Labor. Alexander Acosta, a former Justice Department official and current dean of Florida International University College of Law, is his new pick for labor secretary. The announcement comes one day after Trumps initial pick, Andrew Puzder, withdrew his nomination for the position. Senate Republicans did not have the votes to confirm Puzder, who drew criticism for hiring undocumented workers, failing to pay taxes on their employment, and being accused of domestic violence by his ex-wife (who later dropped the charges).
Mulvaney Confirmed as Head of OMB
Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-SC) was confirmed by the Senate Thursday as Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget. John McCain (R-AZ) joined Democrats in opposing Mulvaney’s nomination.
Puzder Out
Nominee for Labor Secretary Andrew Puzder is expected to withdraw his nomination shortly. Given recent developments on Puzder’s record (both professional and private) and recent issues with other Trump advisors, Republican support for the nominee has weakened. His hearing, set for this week, is expected to be cancelled, and his official resignation is expected shortly.