Shalanda Young confirmed as OMB director

Published March 15, 2022 9:05pm ET



The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Shalanda Young as the director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Young, who was previously a staffer on Capitol Hill, enjoyed bipartisan support in her nomination, and 11 Republicans voted Monday evening in favor of a procedural motion to advance her nomination. Young will make history as the first black woman to hold the role. She was confirmed in a 61-36 vote.

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