Call To Action: The voting record on President Joe Biden's cabinet picks, why is there such a problem with President Trumps pix?

 Confirmation Process: President Biden’s cabinet nominees went through a confirmation process in the Senate, which required majority approval. Most of his cabinet picks were confirmed with bipartisan support, though there were some partisan votes.

1. Key Votes on Cabinet Picks:

   • Secretary of State Antony Blinken: Confirmed with a 78-22 vote.
   • Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin: Confirmed with a 93-2 vote. (Austin was a retired general, and his nomination required a waiver of the law barring military officers from serving as secretary of defense within seven years of active duty.)
   • Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen: Confirmed with an 84-15 vote.
   • Attorney General Merrick Garland: Confirmed with a 70-30 vote.
   • Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas: Confirmed with a 57-42 vote.
   • Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra: Confirmed with a 50-49 vote, largely along party lines.
   • Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm: Confirmed with a 64-35 vote.
   • Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona: Confirmed with a 64-33 vote.
   • Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan: Confirmed with a 66-34 vote.

2. Senate Votes: The confirmations were primarily divided along party lines. Democrats, who controlled the Senate at the time, largely supported Biden’s picks. Republicans were generally opposed to nominees who were perceived as more progressive, such as those for HHS (Xavier Becerra) and Homeland Security (Alejandro Mayorkas), but still confirmed many others.

3. Notable Rejections or Challenges:

• Neera Tanden (OMB): Tanden was Biden’s nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), but her nomination was withdrawn due to opposition from both Democrats and Republicans, particularly over past controversial tweets.
• Gina Raimondo (Commerce Secretary): Confirmed with a 84-15 vote, though her nomination faced some early scrutiny.
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4. Call your senators in support of President Trumps cabinet nominees To contact your senators in support of President Trump's cabinet nominees, you'll want to follow these steps:

   1. Find Your Senators’ Contact Information:

      • Visit Senate.gov to look up your state’s senators. You can search by name or by state.

   2. Call

      • Telephone
      • Phone numbers are available on each state's page or on your senator's website
      • Senators Suite & Telephone List (PDF)
      • A U.S. Capitol Switchboard operator can also connect you directly with the Senate office. (202) 224-3121

   3. Message Outline: Here's an example script for calling or writing to your senator:

      Subject (for email or letter): Support for President Trump's Cabinet Nominees

      Message:

      Dear Senator [Last Name],

      I am writing to express my strong support for President Trump’s cabinet nominees. I believe that the individuals nominated have the leadership experience, expertise, and vision to help move our country forward and effectively implement policies that benefit all Americans.

      I urge you to consider confirming these nominees swiftly to ensure the smooth functioning of our government. Thank you for your service and attention to this important matter.

      Sincerely,

      [Your Full Name]
      [Your Address]
      [Your Contact Information]

   4. Be Polite and Brief: When contacting elected officials, it’s best to keep your communication concise, respectful, and to the point. This increases the likelihood of your message being read and considered.

   5. Follow Up: After you make your initial contact, follow up if necessary, especially if there's a critical vote or decision pending.