Robert M. Gates, of Texas, to be Secretary of Defense, vice Donald Henry Rumsfeld, resigned.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
Secretary
Organization: Department of Defense
Nominee:
Robert M. Gates
State: TX
Confirmation Timeline
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 2. Record Vote Number: 272.
December 6, 2006
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 95 - 2. Record Vote Number: 272.
December 6, 2006
By unanimous consent agreement, vote 12-6-06 at 5:00 p.m.
December 6, 2006
Considered by Senate pursuant to unanimous consent agreement of 12-05-06.
December 6, 2006
By unanimous consent agreement, debate nomination on December 6, 2006.
December 5, 2006
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 1009.
December 5, 2006
Reported by Senator Warner, Committee on Armed Services, without printed report.
December 5, 2006
Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported favorably.
December 5, 2006
Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 109-928.
December 5, 2006
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
December 4, 2006
Voting History
1 vote recorded • Roll call available
Hearings
1 hearing associated with this nomination
S.Hrg.109-928
February 15, 2006