Michael G. Whitaker, of Vermont, to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration for the term of five years

On Oct 24, 2023, the Senate voted 98–0 on “On the Nomination” (PN 980). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Republicans 48–0, Democrats 47–0, Independents 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result: Nomination Confirmed
Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Oct 24, 2023

By party

Republicans48 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Independents3 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Michael G. Whitaker, of Vermont, to be…: Senate Vote, Oct 24, 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/118-S-263/michael-g-whitaker-of-vermont-to-be-administrator-of (accessed 2026-10-17).