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 State Party Sort descending Vote
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
VT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Christopher A. Coons
DE
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat Yes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. Bob Casey
PA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat Yes
Sen. Thomas R. Carper
DE
Democrat Yes
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mark Kelly
AZ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tim Kaine
VA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Maria Cantwell Democrat Yes
Sen. Sherrod Brown
OH
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jacky Rosen
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Hickenlooper
CO
Democrat Yes
Sen. Cory Booker
NJ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Martin Heinrich
NM
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Richard Blumenthal
CT
Democrat Yes