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 Sort descending Party Vote
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Joni Ernst
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Jim Risch
ID
Republican No
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican No
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mike Braun
IN
Republican No
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican No
Sen. Jerry Moran
KS
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Mitch McConnell
KY
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
Republican Yes
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican No
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
Democrat Yes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
MD
Democrat Yes