Senate confirms Keith Sonderling as labor secretary

The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as the permanent Secretary of Labor on Wednesday night with a 47-41 vote. Sonderling had been serving in an acting capacity since Lori Chavez-DeRemer departed in April. The confirmation fills a vacancy in President Trump’s cabinet. The voting split followed party lines, with all Republicans supporting the nomination and all Democrats opposing it. Because the nomination only required a simple majority to succeed, Sonderling is now officially installed to lead the Department of Labor.