Leon E. Panetta, of California, to be Secretary of Defense, vice Robert M. Gates.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
Secretary of Defense
Organization: Department of Defense
Nominee:
Leon E. Panetta
State: CA
Confirmation Timeline
Track the nomination's progress through the Senate
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 93.
June 21, 2011
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 100 - 0. Record Vote Number: 93.
June 21, 2011
Considered by Senate.
June 21, 2011
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote Tuesday, June 21, 2011.
June 16, 2011
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 183. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
June 14, 2011
Reported by Senator Levin, Committee on Armed Services, without printed report.
June 14, 2011
Committee on Armed Services. Ordered to be reported favorably.
June 14, 2011
Committee on Armed Services. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 112-419.
June 9, 2011
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
May 26, 2011
Voting History
1 vote recorded • Roll call available
Hearings
1 hearing associated with this nomination
S.Hrg.112-419
February 15, 2011