Susan Monarez is the first director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to require Senate confirmation. She's also the first director without a medical degree in more than 70 years.

After months of leadership uncertainty, the US Senate confirms Dr. Susan Monarez as CDC Director, bringing stability and experience to the agency at a critical public health juncture.

The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday night 51-47 along party lines to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee, Susan Monarez, as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, charged with leading the response to threats against public health.