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Senate confirms multiple governor nominees to Public Service Commission and Merit board
Summary
Delaware senators confirmed four nominees to the Public Service Commission and one chair for the Merit Employee Relations Board; roll-call votes were recorded for each confirmation on the May 14 Senate floor.
The Delaware Senate confirmed several of Governor's nominations on May 14.
Vanessa S. Phillips was confirmed to chair the Merit Employee Relations Board after a roll call that recorded 12 yes, 6 no and 3 absent; the chair was declared confirmed on the floor. The governor also submitted multiple nominees to the Public Service Commission — Anthony J. DiPrima, Regina A. Iori, Michael T. Richard and Robert C. Wheatley — each of whom was read into the record and confirmed by roll calls during the session. Recorded tallies: DiPrima (18 yes, 1 no, 2 absent); Iori (19 yes, 2 absent); Richard (19 yes, 2 absent); Wheatley (18 yes, 1 no, 2 absent).
Senators who handled the procedural steps included Senator Sikola and Senator Secola, who asked for roll calls as each nomination was considered. After the series of confirmations the Senate recessed for party caucus.
The confirmations were announced from the floor; detailed roll-call records for each vote are part of the official Senate record.
