William W. Mercer, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana, vice Dana L. Christensen, retiring.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
United States District Judge for the District of Montana
Organization: The Judiciary
Nominee:
William W. Mercer
State: MT
Confirmation Timeline
Track the nomination's progress through the Senate
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 584.
October 22, 2025
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 584.
October 22, 2025
Considered by Senate.
October 22, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, vote 10/22/2025.
October 22, 2025
Considered by Senate.
October 21, 2025
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 46. Record Vote Number: 579.
October 21, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
October 21, 2025
Cloture motion presented in Senate.
October 16, 2025
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
October 16, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 372.
September 11, 2025
Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary, without printed report.
September 11, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.
September 11, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
July 30, 2025
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
July 15, 2025