Lori Chavez-DeRemer Confirmed as Secretary of Labor in Bipartisan Senate Vote

The former Oregon congresswoman secures a key role in Trump's Cabinet, with support from both parties despite past union-related controversies.

The Senate voted 67-32 to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Secretary of Labor, with 17 Democrats joining most Republicans in support.
Chavez-DeRemer, a former Oregon congresswoman and mayor, faced initial Republican skepticism over her past support for the pro-union PRO Act but reversed her stance during confirmation hearings.
Her nomination was backed by major unions, including the Teamsters, whose president recommended her for the role, citing her middle-class upbringing and union-friendly record.
Key Republican figures like Sen. Mitch McConnell opposed her confirmation, citing concerns about her previous pro-union positions, while others highlighted her commitment to Trump's pro-worker agenda.
Chavez-DeRemer’s confirmation completes Trump's Cabinet and positions her to oversee a $15 billion budget and 18,000 employees at the Department of Labor.