Summary
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as the new Secretary of Labor with a 47 to 41 vote. Sonderling had been acting labor secretary since April, after Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the post amid investigations into her conduct.Key Facts
- Keith Sonderling was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Labor.
- The vote was 47 in favor and 41 against.
- Sonderling has held several roles in the Department of Labor and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission during President Trump’s first term.
- He was the acting labor secretary since April after Lori Chavez-DeRemer left.
- Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid reports of an internal investigation and a negative work environment.
- The Labor Department’s inspector general reported a toxic work environment under Chavez-DeRemer.
- Sonderling was not heavily mentioned in the report, except for some distrust from Chavez-DeRemer and her chief of staff.
- The Senate vote was the last business before members began campaigning for the midterm elections.
