Senate confirms Lutnick along party lines
Senators voted 51-45 for businessman Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce — including NOAA, its weather, fisheries and climate bureau. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the only Democrat to vote for Lutnick in committee. No Democrat voted for him on the floor.
US Senate Confirms Cantor Fitzgerald's Lutnick to Head Commerce Department
CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and Trump's nominee for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reacts on the day U.S. President-elect Donald Trump delivers remarks, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 16,
Trump’s Commerce Secretary Pick Howard Lutnick Confirmed by Senate
Howard Lutnick, the billionaire CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald LP, was confirmed by the Senate Tuesday to be President Donald Trump’s Commerce secretary.
Senate advances Howard Lutnick for Commerce secretary
The Senate on Thursday afternoon advanced along party lines the nomination of Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department. The chamber vote to wind down debate on Lutnick was 52-45, with no Democrats supporting President Donald Trump’s pick. Every Republican present voted in favor.
Senate confirms Lutnick as commerce secretary to implement Trump tariff agenda
The Senate voted to confirm businessman Howard Lutnick’s nomination to lead the Commerce Department on Tuesday. Lutnick, 63, was confirmed in a 51-45 vote by the full Senate. He will oversee and provide guidance on a large swath of President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and will play a key role in shaping the course of
Howard Lutnick confirmed as Commerce Secretary
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