The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) to take the helm of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He was confirmed in a 56-42 vote. Democrats Mark Kelly (Ariz.),

I strongly believe we have a moral responsibility to be good stewards of our environment for generations to come,’ Zeldin said.

The Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.