Jul 18, 2019 · 11:32:00 · Senate
On the Nomination
Confirmation Clifton L. Corker, of Tennessee, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Tennessee
Chamber
Senate
Date
Jul 18, 2019 · 11:32:00
Required Majority
Simple Majority
Vote Type
Nomination Confirmation
Vote ID
senate-116-1-216
Summary
On July 18, 2019, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm a presidential nominee to a federal position. With a final tally of 55–39, the nomination was approved, allowing the individual to officially assume their duties within the executive or judicial branch.
The vote followed a largely partisan pattern, with 52 Republicans voting in favor and 38 Democrats voting against. While the confirmation was successful, it lacked broad bipartisan support, as only three Democrats joined the unified Republican majority to approve the nominee.
AI-generated summary
Required: Simple Majority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 3 | 38 | 0 | 4 |
| Republicans | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 55 | 39 | 0 | 6 |
Seat Map
Member Votes
100 members
