Senate Blocks Biden NLRB Nominee, Securing Trump's Influence on Labor Board

A failed vote to confirm Lauren McFerran ensures President-elect Trump will shape the National Labor Relations Board's future direction.

Senate Democrats failed to secure enough votes to confirm Lauren McFerran, President Biden's nominee for another term as NLRB chair, in a 50-49 vote.
Independent Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin joined Republicans in opposing McFerran, citing her labor policies as harmful to small businesses and workers.
The decision prevents Democrats from maintaining control of the NLRB, giving President-elect Trump the chance to appoint two board members, shaping its direction until 2026.
Republican lawmakers criticized McFerran's tenure, citing alleged bias toward unions and regulatory overreach that burdened small businesses.
Democrats expressed disappointment, with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer calling the blocked nomination a setback for worker protections.