Key facts
- Keith Sonderling was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Department of Labor.
- The confirmation vote was 47-41.
- Sonderling has been serving as acting secretary since April.
- President Donald Trump nominated Sonderling after Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned.
- Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid an investigation into allegations of travel fraud and misconduct.
- The department plans to implement business-friendly regulations and increase foreign worker program enforcement.
The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling to lead the Department of Labor on Wednesday night in a 47-41 vote. Sonderling, who has been serving as acting secretary since April, will now officially head the department.