The Senate on Friday confirmed four U.S. attorneys, four U.S. marshals, and the inspector general for the Department of Justice in a package of 74 executive nominees, advancing by a 51–47 vote.
The 119th Congress has advanced 141 of President Donald Trump’s law and order nominees, despite pushback by Democrats. That total includes 11 circuit judges, 46 district judges, one Court of International Trade judge, 48 U.S. attorneys and 12 U.S. marshals. The Senate has now confirmed 136 of those nominees.
“U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals are vital parts of our nation’s law enforcement system – responsible for prosecuting violent criminals, protecting the American public and enforcing the rule of law,” Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said. “As chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ve been proud to advance and confirm President Trump’s law and order nominees to protect communities across America.”…
Senate Confirms 74 Trump Nominees, Including 4 US Attorneys
