Douglas Ralph

Douglas Ralph of Kentucky, nominated to be Member, National Mediation Board.

ON THE CALENDAR151 days waiting so far

151DAYS WAITINGPendingFINAL VOTE

SENATE HELP COMMITTEE · RECEIVED MAY 11, 2026

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THE PATH TO CONFIRMATION

151 days and counting

WHERE THE TIME WENT151 days waiting so far

IN COMMITTEE142 DAYS
ON THE CALENDAR9 DAYS SO FAR

ReceivedMAY 11, 2026
Referred to HELPSAME DAYMAY 11, 2026
HearingSKIPPEDNone held.
Reported+142 DAYSSEP 30, 2026
On the calendar · No. 961SAME DAYSEP 30, 2026
Floor voteNOT YET
ConfirmedNOT YET

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

Waiting for a floor vote. It can be confirmed on its own or in a package vote with other nominees.

LATEST OFFICIAL ACTION · SEP 30, 2026

Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 961. Subject to nominee's commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.

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THE VOTES

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THE POST

Member, National Mediation Board

WHAT IT DOES: The National Mediation Board helps resolve labor and employee-representation disputes in railroads and airlines and supports adjustment of railroad grievances.
TERM: Term expiring July 1, 2028.
AGENCY: National Mediation Board

OFFICIAL DESCRIPTION · PN961-8

Douglas Ralph, of Kentucky, to be a Member of the National Mediation Board for a term expiring July 1, 2028, vice Deirdre Hamilton, term expired.

THE NOMINEE

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