Senate Confirms Justin Muzinich as Deputy Treasury Secretary

Mr. Muzinich has worked closely with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin since the early days of the Trump administration

Justin Muzinich becomes the first person to serve as deputy Treasury secretary during the Trump administration. Photo: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News

WASHINGTON—The Senate confirmed Justin Muzinich as the second-ranking official in the Treasury Department in a 55-44 vote.

Mr. Muzinich becomes the first person to serve as deputy Treasury secretary during the Trump administration.

As the Treasury’s Department’s No. 2 official, Mr. Muzinich will gain a place in the agency’s formal power structure...