EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The US Senate confirmed Sonderling as Labor Secretary by 47-41, ending months of acting leadership before the upcoming midterms.
Sonderling won confirmation 47–41, concluding months of acting leadership following former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s departure from the Trump administration.
The final vote occurred at 9:29 p.m., shortly before senators departed Washington ahead of November’s crucial midterm elections.
Twelve senators did not vote, according to the official Senate roll call documenting Sonderling’s confirmation.