USDOT Secretary Sean Duffy was administered the oath of office by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Court and was joined by his family. (Secretary Duffy was administered the oath of office by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas at the U.S. Supreme Court and was joined by his family. (USDOT Photograph)

The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the next secretary of transportation, marking a return to public office for former Wisconsin congressman.

Ala., expressed her support for the confirmation of former U.S. Representative Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation. The Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominee in a bipartisan vote of 77-22,

Duffy, 53, cleared the upper chamber in a 77-22 vote after his nomination received the approval of all 28 members of the Senate Commerce Committee.

President Donald Trump said Duffy would use his past experience in Congress to help rebuild the country’s infrastructure and improve travel safety.

Duffy previously told lawmakers his priorities leading the Transportation Department include aviation and highway safety as well as addressing the air traffic controller shortage.

The former Wisconsin congressman has promised safer Boeing planes, less regulation and help for U.S. companies developing self-driving cars.

The Senate confirmed Sean Duffy as the secretary of transportation in a 77 to 22 vote on Tuesday.

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Sean Duffy, President-elect Trump's pick for transportation secretary, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. A former congressman from northern Wisconsin will be the new Transportation Secretary. Sean Duffy was confirmed by the Senate to lead the Transportation Department

The National Safety Council welcomes Sean Duffy as U.S. transportation secretary and urges action on key traffic safety initiatives.