Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana, vice Elizabeth Erny Foote, retired.
Position and Nominee
1 position with 1 nominee
United States District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
Organization: The Judiciary
Nominee:
Alexander C. Van Hook
State: LA
Confirmation Timeline
Track the nomination's progress through the Senate
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 40. Record Vote Number: 6.
January 8, 2026
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Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 40. Record Vote Number: 6.
January 8, 2026
Considered by Senate.
January 8, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, debate and vote 1/8/2026.
January 7, 2026
By unanimous consent agreement, vote to be determined.
December 18, 2025
Considered by Senate.
December 18, 2025
Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 35. Record Vote Number: 658.
December 18, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.
December 18, 2025
By unanimous consent agreement, vote 12/18/2025.
December 18, 2025
Cloture motion presented in Senate.
December 15, 2025
Motion to proceed to executive session to consideration of nomination agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
December 15, 2025
Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 574.
November 20, 2025
Reported by Senator Grassley, Committee on the Judiciary, without printed report.
November 20, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported favorably.
November 20, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-286.
October 22, 2025
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
October 21, 2025
Voting History
2 votes recorded • Roll call available
Hearings
1 hearing associated with this nomination
S.Hrg.119-286
October 22, 2025