May 16, 2019 · 12:01:00 · Senate
On the Nomination
Confirmation Wendy Vitter, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
Chamber
Senate
Date
May 16, 2019 · 12:01:00
Required Majority
Simple Majority
Vote Type
Nomination Confirmation
Vote ID
senate-116-1-114
Summary
On May 16, 2019, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm a presidential nominee to a federal position. With a final tally of 52–45, the nomination was approved, allowing the individual to officially assume their duties in the executive or judicial branch.
The vote followed strict party lines, with 52 Republicans voting in favor and 42 Democrats voting against. Only one Republican joined the Democratic caucus in opposition, resulting in a confirmation that lacked broad bipartisan support.
AI-generated summary
Required: Simple Majority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 42 | 0 | 3 |
| Republicans | 52 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Independents | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 52 | 45 | 0 | 3 |
Seat Map
Member Votes
100 members
