President Donald Trump celebrated a significant win on Monday evening as the Senate confirmed his nominee for Labor Secretary, former Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer from Oregon. The vote was decisive, with a tally of 67 in favor and 32 against, marking a key moment in Trump’s second term.
With this confirmation, all 21 of Trump’s cabinet-level nominees have now received Senate approval. This rapid confirmation process stands in contrast to former President Joe Biden, who did not complete his Cabinet until March 2021. Trump’s Cabinet is now fully in place just seven weeks after Inauguration Day.
Chavez-DeRemer expressed her gratitude after the vote, stating, “I’m deeply honored to be confirmed as the 30th Labor Secretary under President Trump. As promised, I’ll work tirelessly to put American workers first by fighting for good-paying jobs, safe working conditions, and secure retirement benefits. Let’s get to work.”
The vote saw a mix of bipartisan support, with 17 Democrats joining most Republicans in backing Chavez-DeRemer. However, some prominent Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul, voted against her nomination.
Currently, the only remaining nominee awaiting a Senate vote is Rep. Elise Stefanik, who has been chosen to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. Her confirmation has been delayed as Republicans face challenges with a slim majority in the House, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul is reportedly planning to slow the election to fill Stefanik’s congressional seat.
Trump’s Cabinet includes notable figures such as Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, and Pam Bondi as Attorney General. Some nominees faced tight votes, with Vice President JD Vance stepping in to break a tie for Hegseth’s confirmation. Rubio received the highest level of support, confirmed unanimously with a 99-0 vote.
As the Trump administration moves forward, the confirmed Cabinet members are expected to focus on various key issues, including labor, security, and economic growth.