politics
Erica Schwartz confirmed as Trump CDC director after questioning on vaccines
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, along nearly partisan lines on Wednesday.
TL;DR
- Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as the new CDC director.
- The confirmation vote was 51-43, largely along partisan lines.
- Schwartz's nomination followed a turbulent confirmation hearing.
- The CDC has been without a permanent leader for nearly a year.
- Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) was the sole Democrat to vote in favor.