Lutnick’s nomination was approved by senators in a 51-45 party-line vote. Four Senators, Cory Booker (D-NJ), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), missed the vote.
Howard Lutnick confirmed by Senate to lead Commerce Department — putting Trump picks well ahead of Biden and Obama pace
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February 19, 2025
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