In June 2008 Pierre-Lous was nominated as Prime Minister by President René Préval,[1] after Préval's two previous nominees were rejected by the Chamber of Deputies. Her nomination was approved by the Chamber of Deputies on 17 July 2008, with 61 votes in favor, one opposed, and 20 abstentions.[2][6] It was approved by the Senate on 31 July, with 12 votes in favor, 5 abstentions and none opposed.