WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, on Thursday voted to advance Connecticut Education Commissioner and President Joe Biden’s nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona out of the HELP Committee. His nomination will now head to the U.S. Senate floor for confirmation.

“My friend Miguel will make a great Secretary of Education—and that’s evident by today’s overwhelming vote in committee. Miguel is respected by both Democrats and Republicans alike, and has a plan to put our students and educators first. He is committed to making sure schools operate safely as we navigate out of the pandemic and addressing the inequities that have been exacerbated by COVID-19. I look forward to a quick, bipartisan vote in the Senate to confirm his nomination,” said Murphy.

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