The Senate voted 47-41 on October 1, 2026, to confirm Keith Sonderling as the Secretary of Labor. Sonderling, who has been serving as the acting Secretary of Labor, will fill a position in President Trump's cabinet that has been vacant since April. All Republicans present supported Sonderling's nomination, while all Democrats opposed it. The nomination required only a simple majority to pass.
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Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor with a vote of 47-41 on October 1, 2026. The position had been vacant since April, and the vote saw unanimous support from Republicans and opposition from Democrats.
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