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
Vote result: Passed
YEAs: 70
NAYs: 30
Legislator | State Sort descending | Party | Vote | |
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Sen. Dan Sullivan | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Lisa Murkowski | Republican | Yes | ||
Sen. Tommy Tuberville | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Richard C. Shelby | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Tom Cotton | Republican | No | ||
Sen. John Boozman | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema | ID ID | Yes | ||
Sen. Mark Kelly | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Alex Padilla | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Dianne Feinstein | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. John Hickenlooper | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Michael Bennet | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Richard Blumenthal | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Christopher S. Murphy | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Christopher A. Coons | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Thomas R. Carper | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Rick Scott | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Marco Rubio | Republican | No | ||
Sen. Jon Ossoff | Democrat | Yes | ||
Sen. Raphael Warnock | Democrat | Yes |