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. Steve Daines
MT
Republican No
Sen. John Thune
SD
Republican Yes
Sen. Roger Marshall
KS
Republican No
Sen. Ted Cruz
TX
Republican No
Sen. Michael D. Crapo
ID
Republican No
Sen. Dan Sullivan
AK
Republican No
Sen. Kevin Cramer
ND
Republican No
Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis
WY
Republican No
Sen. Tom Cotton
AR
Republican No
Sen. Mike Lee
UT
Republican No
Sen. John Cornyn
TX
Republican Yes
Sen. Richard C. Shelby
AL
Republican No
Sen. James Lankford
OK
Republican Yes
Sen. Susan Collins
ME
Republican Yes
Sen. Bill Cassidy
LA
Republican Yes
Sen. Tim Scott
SC
Republican No
Sen. Rick Scott
FL
Republican No
Sen. John Kennedy
LA
Republican No
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
WV
Republican Yes
Sen. Ben Sasse
NE
Republican No