Senate Approves Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, Following Trump’s Nomination

Paul Atkins, nominated by President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the new chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a 51-45 Senate vote. The confirmation reflects the partisan nature of the process, with lawmakers largely voting along party lines. His appointment follows his nomination last year and comes after Mark Uyeda’s tenure as acting chair since January 2023.