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Senate Begins Consideration of Harmeet Dhillon for Assistant Attorney General

Original title: EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)

March 31, 2025

Senate Nominations Department of Justice Executive Session

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The Frame

What this does

The Senate is initiating the confirmation process for a high-level Department of Justice official, which will determine who oversees specific legal divisions within the federal government.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Harmeet Dhillon

The nominee is subject to the Senate confirmation process for a federal appointment.

Department of Justice

The agency will receive a new Assistant Attorney General if the nomination is confirmed.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 31, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate moved into an on March 31, 2025, to begin the formal consideration of the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon for the position of .

Key Facts

The Senate voted to move into executive session to consider Calendar No. 47.
The nomination being considered is for Harmeet Dhillon of California to serve as an Assistant Attorney General.
The motion to proceed was made by Senator John Thune.
The proceedings took place on Monday, March 31, 2025, as recorded in the Congressional Record, Volume 171, Issue 57.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an executive session in the Senate?

An is a meeting of the Senate held to consider nominations, treaties, or other matters that require the Senate's advice and consent.

What happens next for Harmeet Dhillon's nomination?

The Senate has begun the formal consideration process, which typically involves debate and a final confirmation vote.

Why It Matters

The Senate is initiating the confirmation process for a high-level Department of Justice official, which will determine who oversees specific legal divisions within the federal government.

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Commencement of Confirmation

The Senate has officially moved to the floor consideration phase for this specific Department of Justice nomination.

Harmeet Dhillon United States Senate

Connected Entities

personJohn Thune“Senate member who moved to proceed to executive session.”Map →

organizationUnited States Senate“The legislative body conducting the nomination process.”Map →

personHarmeet Dhillon“Nominee for the position of Assistant Attorney General.”Map →

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