The Senate confirmed former Oregon GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer Monday in a bipartisan vote of 67-32.
Congratulations to our new Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-Deremer! pic.twitter.com/EGUwUSdZbu
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) March 10, 2025
GOP Senator Mitch McConnell voted no, as did his fellow Kentuckyian Rand Paul and Sen. Ted Budd, (R-NC). Pennsylvania's John Fetterman did not vote.
As we reported, Chavez-DeRemer faced tough questioning during her confirmation hearings as some Republicans argued that she was too biased in favor of unions:
Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who sits on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, has said he will oppose her because of her previous support for pro-labor policies. Chavez-DeRemer was one of only three Republicans who supported the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or PRO Act, in the last Congress. The bill would have strengthened labor protections for workers to collectively bargain and expanded penalties for employers that violate workers' rights.
But Chavez-DeRemer said she would follow the president’s lead:
Chavez-DeRemer addressed her support for the bill in her opening statement, saying she recognized the legislation was "imperfect" and would implement President Trump's labor policies if confirmed as secretary.
"If confirmed, my job will be to implement President Trump's policy vision. And my guiding principle will be President Trump's guiding principal — ensuring a level playing field for businesses, unions and, most importantly, the American worker," she said.
LORI CHAVEZ-DEREMER: I know there has been a lot of conversation about my support of the PRO Act… I recognize that that bill was imperfect. If confirmed, my job will be to implement President Trump’s policy vision. pic.twitter.com/wZ2ckHZ2hP
— Rowan Saydlowski (@rsaydlowski) February 19, 2025
RedState’s Jennifer O’Connell has been pointed in her criticism of the new Labor Secretary:
It's a clear sign that while the Republicans continue to push this nominee as a critical part of the Trump coalition on labor because of the favor she holds with unions and Democrats, Chavez-DeRemer could use her position to continue to wreak havoc on the coalition of right-to-work, small business, independent professionals, and franchisers who refuse to align with her union interests.
O'Connell: Labor Nominee Lori Chavez-DeRemer's Confirmation Hearing Showed the Uniparty Falling in Line
However, her testimony was enough to convince many senators that she was qualified for the job, and she sailed through a previous procedural vote on a bipartisan basis with a vote of 66-30.
She had the backing of numerous Democrats:
Senate now voting to confirm Lori Chavez-DeRemer as Labor Secretary
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) March 10, 2025
If confirmed, Chavez-DeRemer likely scores the highest number of Democratic yeas – besides Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Once confirmed, Chavez-DeRemer completes President Trump’s formal cabinet.
Former…
Former President Biden did not have his cabinet completed until March 22, 2021 when the Senate confirmed Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary.
The president has enjoyed remarkable success with his Cabinet picks, with the Senate confirming Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and FBI Director Kash Patel, among others.
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