"The vote for Erica Schwartz was 51-44, with Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia as the only Democrat to vote yes with all Republicans." "The Senate on Wednesday voted mainly along party lines to confirm Erica Schwartz to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The vote was 51-44, with Sen. Tim Kaine (Virginia) as the only Democrat to vote yes with all Republicans. Monarez refused to resign amid pressure by Kennedy to change vaccine policy." Lena H. Sun reports for the Washington Post August 5, 2026.