The Senate voted to approve a person nominated by the President for a government position, identified by the tracking number PN25-19. This vote is part of the Senate's constitutional duty to provide "advice and consent" on executive appointments. A nomination vote is the final step in the confirmation process. After the President selects a candidate and a Senate committee reviews their qualifications, the full Senate must vote to approve or reject the choice. In this era, a simple majority is required for the person to be confirmed and take the job. By a vote of 59 to 36, the nomination was confirmed. The result was bipartisan, meaning the majority of both the Democratic and Republican parties voted in favor of the nominee. The individual will now be sworn into their official role.