Nomination of Merrick Garland for Attorney General

Mar. 10, 2021 | March 10, 2021

The AFL-CIO urged swift confirmation of Judge Merrick Garland of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to serve as attorney general. The multiple crises facing our nation make it more important than ever to have a chief law enforcement officer with Judge Garland’s demonstrated commitment to integrity, independence and justice for all. Judge Garland’s distinctive career makes him singularly prepared to lead the Department of Justice during these challenging times. The Senate confirmed Judge Garland’s nomination on March 10, 2021

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Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 70
NAYs: 30

Legislator Sort descending State Party Vote
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tom Cotton
AR
Republican No
Sen. Kevin Cramer
ND
Republican No
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican No
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican No
Sen. Steve Daines
MT
Republican No
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Dianne Feinstein
CA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican No
Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
NY
Democrat Yes
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican No
Sen. Margaret Hassan
NH
Democrat Yes
Sen. Joshua Hawley
MO
Republican No
Sen. Martin Heinrich
NM
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Hickenlooper
CO
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
Democrat Yes