Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling Advances Towards Permanent Confirmation After Senate Vote
Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling has successfully cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate, moving closer to a final confirmation vote for his permanent appointment to lead the Labor Department. The Senate conducted a procedural cloture vote, with a result of 53-47, to advance Sonderling's nomination. This development follows President Trump's nomination of Sonderling to the top position at the Department of Labor (DOL). The vacancy arose after the resignation of the previous Labor Secretary, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, earlier this year. Her resignation occurred amidst an ongoing investigation into allegations of travel fraud and other misconduct during her tenure in office. The timing of the final confirmation vote remains uncertain, as it is unclear whether the Senate will schedule it this week before lawmakers' October recess, which precedes midterm elections.
