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. Jacky Rosen
NV
Democrat Yes
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono
HI
Democrat Yes
Sen. John Hickenlooper
CO
Democrat Yes
Sen. Cory Booker
NJ
Democrat Yes
Sen. Jack Reed
RI
Democrat Yes
Sen. Martin Heinrich
NM
Democrat Yes
Sen. Richard Blumenthal
CT
Democrat Yes
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema
AZ
ID ID Yes
Sen. Angus King
ME
ID ID Yes
Sen. Bernard Sanders
VT
ID ID Yes
Sen. Todd Young
IN
Republican No
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
TN
Republican No
Sen. Rand Paul
KY
Republican No
Sen. Bill Hagerty
TN
Republican No
Sen. Charles E. Grassley
IA
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Wicker
MS
Republican No
Sen. John Barrasso
WY
Republican No
Sen. Lindsey Graham
SC
Republican Yes
Sen. Deb Fischer
NE
Republican No
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
AK
Republican Yes