Zeldin cleared the Environment and Public Works Committee last week by a vote of 11-8. Just one Democrat — moderate Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona — joined Republicans to support President Donald Trump’s selection. The full Senate plans a procedural vote early in the afternoon followed by a final vote soon after.

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) 56-42 to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).{beacon} Energy

The U.S. Senate confirmed former Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin as the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a 56-42 vote. Zeldin, appointed by former President Donald Trump, will focus on

President Trump’s choice for EPA Administrator has been confirmed. The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Lee Zeldin to lead the agency. After many years of biofuel policy uncertainty, the renewable fuels industry is looking forward to working with Zeldin.

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted largely along party lines Wednesday to confirm former Long Island congressman Lee Zeldin’s nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, which he promised lawmakers to make more business friendly.

The Senate confirmed former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin in a bipartisan vote Wednesday afternoon to lead the Environmental Protection

The Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.

The Senate on Wednesday afternoon confirmed the nomination of Lee Zeldin to lead EPA with bipartisan support. The chamber approved the former New York representative by a vote of 56-42. Democratic Sens. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania and Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly of Arizona broke with most of their party to vote “yes.”

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin of New York to be the administrator of the EPA by a vote of 56-42. Democratic Sens. Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, both of Arizona, and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania joined all Republicans voting in favor of his nomination.

The Senate confirmed former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin as the next administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency in a bipartisan vote, paving the way for the Trump administration’s de-regulatory agenda.

Former New York Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday as President Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency administrator — earning bipartisan support. The 56-42 vote featured Democratic Sens.