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Sean Duffy

Duffy previously served in the U.S. House representing Wisconsin and as Ashland County district attorney.

Current office
Secretary of Transportation
Jurisdiction
United States
Seat or institution
Transportation
Research date
October 19, 2026
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Career context

Duffy previously served in the U.S. House representing Wisconsin and as Ashland County district attorney.

Service began
Not independently verified in this edition
Scheduled term end
No fixed electoral term for this appointed office

How this appointment was confirmed

On January 28, 2025, the Senate recorded: Nomination Confirmed (77-22).

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Selected public records

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DateQuestion and measureRecorded responseRole / periodSource
December 20, 2018S 756On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment to House AmendmentFirst Step Act of 2018NayHouse service · 115th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive voteOfficial roll call ↗
December 20, 2017H R 1On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentTax Cuts and Jobs ActYeaHouse service · 115th CongressEarlier congressional service; not an executive voteOfficial roll call ↗
Selected executive actions and announcements
DateTypeDocumented example
January 28, 2025directiveSigned a memorandum directing staff to begin reconsidering Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards.

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