Gary Gensler His slim Senate confirmation margin reflects GOP concerns about the aggressive approach Gensler has signaled on issues like expanding corporate disclosures related to environmental, social and governance factors. April 15, 2021 3 MINS Gary Gensler had little room to spare in Wednesday’s Senate vote that confirmed him as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, but nearly unanimous Republican opposition probably won’t slow his agenda. The Senate approved Gensler, 53-45, with three Republicans joining the chamber’s 50 Democrats in one of the closest votes for a Biden administration nominee. The slim margin reflects GOP concerns about the aggressive approach Gensler has signaled on issues like expanding corporate disclosures related to environmental, social and governance factors.