Former Congressman Sean Duffy has been confirmed by the Senate to serve as President Trump's Secretary of Transportation. The confirmation follows a hearing with the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee, which advanced his nomination with bipartisan support. A unanimous cloture vote on Monday paved the way for the final confirmation vote on Tuesday afternoon.
Sean Duffy greets senators at his confirmation hearing. (Fox News Digital/Charlie Creitz)
Then-Rep. Sean Duffy at a House Republican Conference meeting in 2018. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)
This confirmation comes shortly after the Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Secretary of the Treasury. Duffy's appointment marks another key addition to President Trump's cabinet.
