Nomination Rejection
failed to secure the renomination of , a Democrat, to the (NLRB), with a 49-50 vote against advancing her nomination.
Independent Senators and joined Republicans in opposing McFerran's nomination, effectively ending Democratic hopes of maintaining control over the NLRB.
Political Reactions and Implications
Senate Majority Leader criticized the rejection as a direct attack on working people and expressed disappointment over not advancing a highly qualified nominee.
Republican Senators and conservative groups praised the decision, viewing it as a rejection of the administration's labor agenda and an opportunity for President-elect Trump's pro-worker initiatives.