This vote was held to decide whether to confirm a presidential nominee (PN13-11) for a federal position. This is part of the Senate's constitutional duty to provide 'advice and consent' on the individuals the President chooses to lead government agencies or serve in the judiciary. In the Senate, a confirmation vote is the final step in the process for a nominee. It typically requires a simple majority of the Senators present and voting to pass. In this case, 96 Senators cast a vote, meaning at least 49 'yes' votes were needed for the person to be confirmed. The nomination was confirmed with 52 Senators voting in favor. The support was bipartisan; while the Democratic caucus was mostly in favor, the Republican caucus was nearly split on the decision. Four Senators did not participate in the vote. The nominee can now be sworn into their official role.