by Andi Shae Napier
The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as a transport secretary during 77 to 22 votes on Tuesday.
More than half of the Senate Democrats joined the Republicans to push the former Republican Congressman by votemarking the largest number of votes “yes”, which the appointed office received from the time of time unanimously voting the Senate Marco Rubio As the Secretary of State on January 20.
Confirmed, 77-22: Confirmation of executive calendar No. 6 Sean Duffy as a secretary @Usdot.
– Cloakroom Senate (@senatecloakroom) January 28, 2025
Many senators praised Duffy’s restore, discovery He “highly qualified” for this position, citing his achievements, while he represented the 7th Wisconsin district in 2011–2019.
During eight years in the Duffa government he coped with transport problems in Wisconsin. Two of his largest projects consisted of restoring the structurally dissatisfied Croix Crossing Bridge bridge, which lies between Wisconsin and Minnesota, and served as a co -chairman Task group Great Lakes, where he focused on improving the port infrastructure.
Duffy is also a lawyer and is co -hosting the Fox Bottom Fox Business program.
Senate Trade Committee, supervising trade, science and transport, led by Republican Texas Sen. Ted crossHe voted unanimously until Duffy passes the confirmation voting committee.
“As the nine-father-in-law, Congresmen Duffy knows better than most of the truth about the commentary of the president-elect Trump about the importance of families can travel safely and peace,” said Sen. Cruz. “Congressmen Duffy will promote slimmer, more efficient [Department of Transportation] Dot, eliminating bothersome regulations, while responsibly investing in the infrastructure of the nation and ensures security. “
Democratic Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin He said that the voice was not a “right or left issue”, but rather what was best for all voters.
“Today Crossing St. Croix, which was opened in 2017, shortened the travel time, shortened movement of movement, and, most importantly, improved safety. But at the end of the day I am convinced that Sean is the right person for this work in the upcoming administration, “said Senator Baldwin. “I think that it will help to provide Wisconsin families, companies and employees, and I expect that he will work through this committee and both sides of the passage to improve our infrastructure and meet the challenges that appear in the coming years.”
Republican Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan said that he supports Duffy as strongly as supported by the former transport secretary Pete Buttigieg, former president Joe Biden about this role.
“Mr. Colleagues from this committee everyone will support Mr. Duffy. “
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Andi Shae Napier is a reporter at the Daily Caller News Foundation.
