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. Jeff Merkley
OR
Democrat Yes
Sen. Richard J. Durbin
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Robert Menendez
NJ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tammy Duckworth
IL
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jon Tester
MT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Edward J. Markey
MA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Joe Manchin III
WV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Debbie Stabenow
MI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Tina Smith
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. Ben Ray Luján
NM
Democrat Yes
Sen. Christopher A. Coons
DE
Democrat Yes
Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
VT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
NH
Democrat Yes
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
MN
Democrat Yes
Sen. Bob Casey
PA
Democrat Yes
Sen. Thomas R. Carper
DE
Democrat Yes
Sen. Charles E. Schumer
NY
Democrat Yes
Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
MD
Democrat Yes
Sen. Brian Schatz
HI
Democrat Yes