But 1/3 of the Senate, mostly Republicans, voted against him.
VOA: special.2009.01.30
The president campaigned hard, urging people to vote even if they voted against him, hoping a big turnout would validate his national security and economic programs.
VOA: standard.2009.04.10
The Senate eventually confirmed Geithner last week, though 34 senators--a surprisingly high number--voted againsthim.