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. Bill Cassidy
LA
Republican Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican No
Sen. Rick Scott
FL
Republican No
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican No
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
WV
Republican Yes
Sen. Ben Sasse
NE
Republican No
Sen. Ron Johnson
WI
Republican Yes
Sen. Richard M. Burr
NC
Republican Yes
Sen. Marco Rubio
FL
Republican No
Sen. James M. Inhofe
OK
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
MS
Republican No
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
Republican No
Sen. John Hoeven
ND
Republican No
Sen. John Boozman
AR
Republican No
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican No
Sen. Roy Blunt
MO
Republican Yes
Sen. Rob Portman
OH
Republican Yes
Sen. Joshua Hawley
MO
Republican No