The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on August 5, 2026. The confirmation vote was 51-44, primarily along party lines, with Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia being the only Democrat to vote in favor.
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Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as director of CDC
Dr. Erica Schwartz has been confirmed as the new director of the CDC by the Senate, marking the first time in nearly a year that the agency will have a permanent leader. The confirmation vote was 51-44, with Senator Tim Kaine being the only Democrat supporting her nomination.
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