Sean Cairncross, of Minnesota, to be National Cyber Director, vice Harry Coker, Jr., resigned.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
National Cyber Director
Organization: Executive Office of the President
Nominee:
Sean Cairncross
State: MN
Confirmation Timeline
Track the nomination's progress through the Senate
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 35. Record Vote Number: 497.
August 2, 2025
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 59 - 35. Record Vote Number: 497.
August 2, 2025
Considered by Senate.
August 2, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, vote 8/2/2025.
August 2, 2025
Cloture motion withdrawn by unanimous consent in Senate.
August 2, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
August 2, 2025
Cloture motion presented in Senate.
July 31, 2025
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
July 31, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 266. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
June 30, 2025
Reported by Senator Paul, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, without printed report.
June 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported favorably.
June 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-105.
June 5, 2025
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
February 11, 2025
Voting History
1 vote recorded • Roll call available
Hearings
1 hearing associated with this nomination
S.Hrg.119-105
June 5, 2025