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. Jim Risch
ID
Republican No
Sen. Roy Blunt
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Joshua Hawley
MO
Republican No
Sen. Rob Portman
OH
Republican Yes
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican No
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
Republican No
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican No
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican No
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican No
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican No
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
AL
Republican No
Sen. Patrick J. Toomey
PA
Republican No
Sen. Thom Tillis
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican Yes