Lee Zeldin was just confirmed by the US Senate and is now President Trump’s new EPA Administrator.
The vote mirrored the cloture vote of 56-42, meaning Fetterman, Gallego and Kelly voted with Republicans to put him well over the top.
By a vote of 56-42, the #Senate confirmed Lee Zeldin to be the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in a vote
Democratic senators voting in the affirmative: Fetterman, Gallego, and Kelly.
Senators Booker and Ossoff did not vote.
— Senate Press Gallery (@SenatePress) January 29, 2025
✅ CONFIRMED! Thank You to the 56 Senators for your vote and confidence.
Grateful to President @realDonaldTrump for having the faith in me to be part of his Cabinet as @EPA Administrator.
Make America Great Again!🇺🇸
— Lee Zeldin (@leezeldin) January 29, 2025