In a bipartisan vote, the Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation. President Trump praised Duffy's bipartisan record as a former congressman.
The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the new Secretary of Transportation in a vote of 77-22. The confirmation saw bipartisan support , with many Democrats joining Republicans in backing Duffy. President Trump nominated Duffy for the position, highlighting his track record as a former congressman.
'Admired across the aisle, Sean worked with Democrats to clear extensive legislative hurdles to build the largest road and bridge project in Minnesota history,' President Trump stated when nominating Duffy in November. Duffy's journey into public service began in 2002 as the Ashland County District Attorney. He subsequently won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, representing Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District until 2019. During his tenure in the House, Duffy served on the House Committee on Financial Services and its various subcommittees. Following his departure from Congress, Duffy joined Fox News in 2020 as a contributor. He co-hosted 'The Bottom Line' on Fox Business and provided political analysis for other Fox platforms. Upon receiving the nomination for Transportation Secretary, Duffy resigned from his position at Fox.This confirmation follows a string of recent Senate confirmations, including Marco Rubio as U.S. Secretary of State and John Ratcliffe as CIA director
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