Matthew R. Byrne, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, vice Michael H. Watson, retired.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio
Organization: The Judiciary
Nominee:
Matthew R. Byrne
State: OH
Confirmation Timeline
Track the nomination's progress through the Senate
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 233.
September 15, 2026
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 233.
September 15, 2026
Considered by Senate.
September 15, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 9/15/2026.
September 14, 2026
Considered by Senate.
September 14, 2026
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 46. Record Vote Number: 232.
September 14, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
September 14, 2026
Cloture motion presented in Senate.
August 8, 2026
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
August 8, 2026
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 902.
July 23, 2026
Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary, without printed report.
July 23, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.
July 23, 2026
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
June 24, 2026
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 15, 2026
Voting History
2 votes recorded • Roll call available