Yellen cleared for Senate confirmation vote to be treasury secretary

Published January 22, 2021 3:13pm ET



The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously on Friday morning to move Janet Yellen’s confirmation as treasury secretary out of committee, clearing the way for a vote in the full Senate.

“If confirmed, Dr. Yellen will be the first woman to serve as Treasury Secretary in the nation’s history, which is a welcome development,” Chairman Chuck Grassley said. “And, if confirmed, I look forward to begin working together with her for all Americans.”

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