Paul Atkins, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026.
Senate nomination PN12-18 in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Final vote on April 9, 2025: Nomination Confirmed (52-44).
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final result | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) |
| Yea | 52 |
| Nay | 44 |
| Not voting | 4 |
| Votes needed | Simple majority |
| Congress | 119th (2025–2027) |
| Official record | Senate roll call |
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| Date | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2025 | On the Nomination PN12-18 | Nomination Confirmed (52-44) | 52 | 44 | Official tally |
| April 9, 2025 | On the Cloture Motion PN12-18 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-45) | 51 | 45 | Official tally |
Paul Atkins, of Virginia, was nominated to be a Member of the Securities and Exchange Commission for the remainder of the term expiring June 5, 2026. The Senate considered the nomination as PN12-18 in the 119th Congress.
Nomination Confirmed (52-44) on April 9, 2025: 52 yea, 44 nay.
2 recorded votes: nomination, cloture motion. Each links to its official Senate tally below.
Cloture ends debate on the nomination so it can come to a final vote. For nominations it needs a simple majority of senators voting.