Senate Sets Up Chao Vote for Tuesday

The Senate scheduled a roll-call vote for confirmation of Elaine Chao as transportation secretary for 12:20 p.m. Tuesday. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman John Thune, R-S.D., initially hoped the Senate could vote on the confirmations of Chao and commerce secretary nominee Wilbur Ross this week before Republicans left for their retreat in Philadelphia (see 1701240059). He said he expected a Chao vote before one on Ross.