Roll Call Vote 57: Confirmation of Howard Lutnick

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1. documented

   The Senate confirmed Donald Trump's nominee Howard Lutnick as secretary of commerce on February 18, 2025, by a vote of 51–45.

   Senate confirms Lutnick as commerce secretary · In office as commerce secretary

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   Howard Lutnick was the Trump-appointed commerce secretary.

   Appointment or biography record identifying Howard Lutnick as Trump-appointed commerce secretary

   NOAA's Great Lakes lab lost about 35 percent of its workforce · Hiring freeze and departures left key forecasting roles vacant

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   Howard Lutnick was the Trump-appointed commerce secretary.

   Appointment or biography record identifying Howard Lutnick as Trump-appointed commerce secretary

   Weather Service rehired forecasters after cuts left dangerous gaps · NWS received authority to restore selected critical positions