Manchin and Sinema Block Democratic NLRB Majority in Senate Vote
TL;DR
Senate Democrats failed to secure a majority on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) as Republicans and two independents blocked the nomination of Lauren McFerran, the current chair, in a 50-49 vote. This decision allows the board to shift to Republican control, with a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasized McFerran's contributions to workers' rights, while Republicans, led by Mitch McConnell, opposed her nomination, citing mismanagement concerns.
- Senate Democrats fail to secure NLRB majority under Trump in razor-thin vote CBS News
- Manchin, Sinema tank Schumer lame-duck effort to secure Dem majority on top labor board Fox News
- NLRB pick stalls after Senate floor drama with Manchin POLITICO
- Manchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB The Hill
- Schumer torpedoed by Manchin and Sinema on crucial NLRB vote Axios
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