Trump transportation secretary pick Sean Duffy to face Senate confirmation vote

The Senate is gearing up to cast their vote on President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Transportation for the next four years. Trump has chosen Sean Duffy, a former congressman, father of nine, and ex-Fox News host, to take on the role of transportation secretary in his administration, praising him as a “tremendous and well-liked public servant.”

Duffy faced tough questioning from the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee earlier this month but managed to secure unanimous, bipartisan support, advancing his nomination to a full Senate vote. A cloture vote on Duffy’s confirmation was held on Monday evening, signaling the end of the debate over his nomination and moving towards a final vote.

The Senate is scheduled to make their decision on Duffy’s confirmation on Tuesday afternoon. If confirmed, Duffy will step into the position previously held by Pete Buttigieg, former President Joe Biden’s transportation secretary. Buttigieg faced criticism from both sides of the aisle for his handling of transportation issues, including delays in addressing the 2023 Ohio train derailment and calls for increased accountability for airlines causing flight delays.

As the transition to the new administration continues, lawmakers are already weighing in on what they hope to see from the new transportation head. Republican Senator Mike Lee of Utah has called for the Trump administration to consider abolishing the Transportation Security Administration.

During Duffy’s confirmation hearing, Senators Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee and Ted Budd of North Carolina emphasized the need to ensure that Hurricane Helene victims are not forgotten, particularly after a highway in North Carolina collapsed into the Pigeon River.

Tuesday’s vote comes as Senate Republicans have been actively working to confirm Trump’s Cabinet nominees, including holding a rare weekend vote to approve Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security.

In conclusion, the Senate’s decision on Duffy’s confirmation will play a crucial role in shaping the future of transportation policy in the United States. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

This article was written by Aubrie Spady for Fox News Digital.