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Jeffrey Kessler, Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security

PN22-12

Jeffrey Kessler, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security, vice Alan F. Estevez, resigned.

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This nomination is part of a batch. PN22-12 has 28 parts total.

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Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsSenate

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Cloture Motion Agreed to (54-45)
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45
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Voted on March 13, 2025

Timeline

Received1 year ago (February 3, 2025)
Authority10 months ago (March 13, 2025)
Last ActionMarch 13, 2025

Action History

FloorMarch 13, 2025

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 123.

FloorMarch 13, 2025

Considered by Senate.

FloorMarch 13, 2025

Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 54 - 45. Record Vote Number: 122.

FloorMarch 13, 2025

By unanimous consent agreement, mandatory quorum required under Rule XXII waived.

FloorMarch 11, 2025

Cloture motion presented in Senate.

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Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsDirksen Senate Office Building, 538
Mar 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban AffairsDirksen Senate Office Building, 538Feb 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Jeffrey Kessler

Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security · Department of Commerce

Virginia