While Turner called HUD a "failure," he failed to tell Senate the ways he plans to combat issues including lack of affordadble housing.

Privatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a name change and addressing regulations that make housing expensive to build are among the priorities for Turner.

Scott Turner, former NFL player and Texas politician, was confirmed as HUD Secretary by the Senate, with a mostly party-line vote. Scott Turner was confirmed as the Department of Housing and Urban Development secretary on Wednesday.