Final Senate Confirmation Vote for Burwell’s HHS Secretary Nomination Expected Today
On Wednesday, the Senate voted 67-28 to approve a procedural measure that limits further debate on Sylvia Mathews Burwell's nomination as the next HHS secretary. A final confirmation vote is expected sometime today.
- "Senate Ready To Confirm Health Secretary" (Cox, "Floor Action," The Hill, 6/4).
- "HHS Nominee Burwell Passes Key Test Vote in Senate" (Howell, Washington Times, 6/4).