Jul 11, 2019 · 11:02:00 · Senate
On the Nomination
Confirmation: Robert L. King, of Kentucky, to be Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education, Department of Education
Chamber
Senate
Date
Jul 11, 2019 · 11:02:00
Required Majority
Simple Majority
Vote Type
Nomination Confirmation
Vote ID
senate-116-1-200
Summary
On July 11, 2019, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm a presidential nominee to a federal position. With a final tally of 56–37, the nomination was approved, allowing the individual to officially assume their duties within the government.
The vote followed a largely partisan pattern, with all 53 participating Republicans voting in favor of the nomination. While the vast majority of Democrats (36) voted against the confirmation, three Democrats joined the Republican majority to support the nominee.
AI-generated summary
Required: Simple Majority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | 36 | 0 | 6 |
| Republicans | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 37 | 0 | 7 |
Seat Map
Member Votes
100 members
