Sen. Dan Sullivan (R., Alaska) said he reluctantly voted against Ms. Yellen's nomination because he couldn't get her assurance that she would be a robust advocate for the energy sector. "Janet Yellen Confirmed by Senate to Serve as First Woman Treasury Secretary -- Update," at 6:56 p.m. ET, incorrectly said Mr. Sullivan represented Arkansas.

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