Regulations and Government
Senate Commerce Gives Nod To Buttigieg Nomination
The nomination of Pete Buttigieg for transportation secretary received bipartisan support from the Senate Commerce Committee.

The Senate Commerce Committee Wednesday morning approved 21-3 Peter "Pete" Buttigieg to become the next U.S. transportation secretary, clearing the nomination for full Senate approval. His nomination received strong bipartisan support with Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), who continued to preside as chairman for the meeting, calling Buttigieg “impressive” and his Democrat counterpart in line to become chair, Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Washington), saying she enthusiastically endorsed the nomination.