Senate Confirms Granholm to Lead Energy Department

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm testifies before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee during a hearing to examine her nomination to be secretary of Energy, on Capitol Hill in Washington on Jan. 27, 2021. Graeme Jennings/Pool via Reuters

Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Feb. 25 to serve as secretary of the Department of Energy.

Granholm, the second woman to lead the department, was confirmed in a 64–35 vote, with all Democrats, two independents, and 14 Republicans, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, voting yes.