William Pelham Barr, of Virginia, to be Attorney General, vice Jeff Sessions, resigned.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
Attorney General
Organization: Department of Justice
Nominee:
William Pelham Barr
State: VA
Confirmation Timeline
Track the nomination's progress through the Senate
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 24.
February 14, 2019
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 24.
February 14, 2019
Considered by Senate.
February 14, 2019
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 2/13/2019.
February 13, 2019
Considered by Senate.
February 13, 2019
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 2/13/2019.
February 12, 2019
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 44. Record Vote Number: 23.
February 12, 2019
Cloture motion presented in Senate.
February 7, 2019
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination in Senate by Voice Vote.
February 7, 2019
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 14.
February 7, 2019
Reported by Senator Graham, Committee on the Judiciary, without printed report.
February 7, 2019
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.
February 7, 2019
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-65.
January 16, 2019
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-65.
January 15, 2019
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
January 3, 2019
Voting History
2 votes recorded • Roll call available
Hearings
1 hearing associated with this nomination
S.Hrg.116-65
January 15, 2019