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Senate Confirms Feinberg Nomination

Original title: Vote on Feinberg Nomination (Executive Session)

March 14, 2025

Senate confirmation Feinberg nomination Executive session

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The Frame

What this does

The confirmation of this nominee fills a federal position, which will impact the administration of the specific agency or office to which Feinberg was appointed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Feinberg

The nominee is confirmed for a federal position.

U.S. Senate

The body exercised its constitutional duty to confirm a presidential appointment.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 14, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Feinberg in an held on March 14, 2025. The nomination was approved with a final vote count of 59 yeas and 40 nays.

Key Facts

The Senate confirmed the Feinberg nomination.
The final vote tally was 59 yeas and 40 nays.
The vote was recorded as Rollcall Vote No. 126 Ex.
Senator Cory Booker was the only member not voting.
The motion to reconsider the vote was made and laid upon the table, finalizing the decision.
The President will be notified of the confirmation immediately.

Why It Matters

The confirmation of this nominee fills a federal position, which will impact the administration of the specific agency or office to which Feinberg was appointed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when the Senate 'advises and consents'?

It is the constitutional process by which the Senate approves or rejects presidential appointments.

What happens after a nomination is confirmed?

The President is notified of the Senate's action, and the nominee can proceed to be sworn into their new position.

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Party-line voting pattern

The vote reflects a clear partisan divide, with the yeas and nays aligning with the respective party affiliations of the senators.

U.S. Senate

Connected Entities

personFeinberg“The individual nominated for a federal position.”Map →

personCory Booker“Senator from New Jersey who was absent for the vote.”Map →

personRoger Wicker“Senator who requested the yeas and nays for the vote.”Map →

personDick Durbin“Senator who announced the absence of Senator Booker.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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