James C. O'Brien, of Nebraska, to be an Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs), vice Karen Erika Donfried, resigned.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
Assistant Secretary of State (European Affairs and Eurasian Affairs)
Organization: Department of State
Nominee:
James C. O'Brien
State: NE
Confirmation Timeline
Track the nomination's progress through the Senate
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 31. Record Vote Number: 249.
October 4, 2023
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 31. Record Vote Number: 249.
October 4, 2023
Considered by Senate.
October 4, 2023
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/04/2023.
October 3, 2023
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 32. Record Vote Number: 248.
October 3, 2023
Considered by Senate.
October 3, 2023
By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/3/2023.
September 30, 2023
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
September 30, 2023
Cloture motion presented in Senate.
September 30, 2023
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
September 30, 2023
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 319.
September 20, 2023
Reported by Senator Menendez, Committee on Foreign Relations, without printed report.
September 20, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported favorably.
September 20, 2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 118-582, pt. 2.
July 26, 2023
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
May 30, 2023