WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, released the following statement after voting to confirm Chris Wright, President Donald J. Trump’s nominee to be the Secretary of Energy.

The Senate confirmed Chris Wright’s nomination by a vote of 59 to 38.

“Secretary Chris Wright will help usher in the golden age of American energy dominance. He understands that affordable, abundant energy is the source of American strength. Under his leadership, we will use all of our nation’s vast energy resources to lower prices for families and grow our economy. I look forward to working with Secretary Wright and Secretary Doug Burgum to promote energy projects in Wyoming and across the country.”

Senator Barrasso recently spoke on the Senate floor about Secretary Wright’s nomination.

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