Senate Democrats' Failed Effort to Re-confirm NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Senate Democrats fail to re-confirm National Labor Relations Board Chair Lauren McFerran, a Democrat, for another five-year term, which would have solidified a Democratic majority on the board into President-elect Trump's term.

Key Points

  • Democrats failed to re-confirm Lauren McFerran as NLRB chair
  • Republicans expressed frustration over the process
  • Outcome gives President Trump the opportunity to fill the position

Pros

  • Democrats' effort to re-confirm a Democratic majority on the NLRB

Cons

  • Failed attempt to re-confirm Lauren McFerran
  • Controversial vote and party divisions