The Senate’s vote on a nomination is its decision whether to approve the nominee for the position. Confirmation required more yes votes than no votes among senators voting yes or no; senators who did not vote were excluded.

The confirmation process is complete, and Westercamp is confirmed for the position.

• On the Cloture Motion PN851-8
  Jul 16, 2026Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-48)

The vote determines who will serve as a judge on the United States Court of International Trade.

• United States Court of International Trade
  Westercamp was confirmed to fill the judgeship left vacant by Stephen A. Vaden’s resignation.
• People and organizations with cases before the court
  They may have cases heard by Westercamp as a judge on the court.

The vote followed the parties’ majority positions: Democrats’ majority voted no and Republicans’ majority voted yes. Republican Susan Collins of Maine voted no, and both independents who voted opposed confirmation.

• R
  Susan CollinsMaine

  Voted NO against party majority— The only Republican member who voted no while most Republicans voted yes.

• RKevin CramerNorth Dakota— One of 2 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.
• RMitch McConnellKentucky— One of 2 members not voting; the result met the threshold exactly.

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.