Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador.
Senate nomination PN25-56 in the 119th Congress (2025–2027). Final vote on April 1, 2025: Nomination Confirmed (52-45).
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Final result | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) |
| Yea | 52 |
| Nay | 45 |
| Not voting | 3 |
| Votes needed | Simple majority |
| Congress | 119th (2025–2027) |
| Official record | Senate roll call |
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| Date | Question | Result | Yea | Nay | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | On the Nomination PN25-56 | Nomination Confirmed (52-45) | 52 | 45 | Official tally |
| March 31, 2025 | On the Cloture Motion PN25-56 | Cloture Motion Agreed to (49-42) | 49 | 42 | Official tally |
Matthew Whitaker, of Iowa, was nominated to be United States Permanent Representative on the Council of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with the rank and status of Ambassador. The Senate considered the nomination as PN25-56 in the 119th Congress.
Nomination Confirmed (52-45) on April 1, 2025: 52 yea, 45 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.