Regulations and Government
Senate Confirms Chao as Transportation Secretary
Chao was approved by an overwhelming majority in the Senate.

The full Senate today confirmed the nomination of Elaine Chao as U.S. secretary of transportation. Chao’s nomination sailed through committee consideration on January 24 and today passed the Senate 93-6. During Commerce Committee consideration, chairman John Thune (R-South Dakota) called Chao “well qualified” and said she would bring strong leadership to the Transportation Department. Chao also this month garnered praise from the ranking Democrat on the committee, Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida).

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