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William White to Be U.S. Ambassador to Belgium

PN55-48

William White, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Belgium.

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This nomination is part of a batch. PN55-48 has 49 parts total.

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Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45)
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Voted on October 6, 2025

Timeline

Received10 months ago (March 24, 2025)
Authority4 months ago (October 7, 2025)
Last ActionOctober 7, 2025

Action History

FloorOctober 7, 2025

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.

FloorOctober 7, 2025

Considered by Senate.

FloorOctober 6, 2025

By unanimous consent agreement, debate 10/7/2025.

FloorOctober 6, 2025

Considered by Senate.

FloorOctober 6, 2025

Cloture invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 546.

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Committee on Foreign RelationsCapitol (Senate side), 116Sep 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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Senate
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Business meeting to consider the nominations of Jason Evans, of Texas, to be an Under Secretary (Management), Thomas Rose, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Poland, William White, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, and Peter Lamelas, of Florida, to be Ambassador  to the Argentine Republic, all of the Department of State.

Committee on Foreign RelationsDirksen Senate Office Building, 419
Senate
Meeting
Scheduled

Hearings to examine the nominations of Jason Evans, of Texas, to be an Under Secretary (Management), Thomas Rose, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Poland, William White, of New York, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, and Peter Lamelas, of Florida, to be Ambassador to the Argentine Republic, all of the Department of State.

Committee on Foreign RelationsDirksen Senate Office Building, 419
Jul 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Jul 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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William White

Ambassador to Belgium · Department of State

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