For a nomination, the Senate gives or withholds its approval. Here, confirmation required more yes votes than no votes among senators voting yes or no; 45 of 89 votes were needed.

The Senate’s confirmation vote is complete. The record provided does not identify the nominees or indicate any further Senate action on these confirmations.

The vote followed party lines: Republicans supported confirmation, while Democrats and the two voting independents opposed it.

• DGary PetersMichigan— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.
• DJohn FettermanPennsylvania— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.
• DMichael BennetColorado— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.
• DRichard DurbinIllinois— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.
• RJames RischIdaho— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.
• RJohn CornynTexas— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.
• RJohn CurtisUtah— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.
• RKevin CramerNorth Dakota— One of 11 members not voting; the result was decided by 1 vote.

Advice and consent

The Senate's constitutional role in confirming presidential nominations and ratifying treaties. The Senate doesn't "appoint" — it consents to the president's appointment.