Manchin and Sinema Block NLRB Nominee, Thwarting Democratic Majority
Senator Joe Manchin cast the deciding vote against Lauren McFerran's nomination to the National Labor Relations Board, citing her support for broadening joint-employer regulations as the reason. The vote was tied 49-49, with Manchin and Senator Kyrsten Sinema joining Republicans in opposition. Manchin's return to the Senate prevented Vice President Kamala Harris from breaking the tie, highlighting his influence and willingness to oppose his party's leadership on labor issues.