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. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Rounds
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
Republican No
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican No
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican No
Sen. John Cornyn
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Mike Lee
UT
Republican No
Sen. Mitt Romney
UT
Republican Yes
Sen. Mark Warner
VA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tim Kaine
VA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
VT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID Yes
Sen. Patty Murray Democrat Yes
Sen. Maria Cantwell Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
WI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Ron Johnson
WI
Republican Yes
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
WV
Republican Yes
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican No
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican No