FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Confirmation Hearings (2019)

Original title: NOMINATIONS OF THE 116TH CONGRESS, FIRST SESSION, PART 1

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the formal vetting process for U.S. diplomats and international representatives, which determines who will lead American foreign policy and represent U.S. interests in specific countries and international organizations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Nominees

These individuals are undergoing the Senate confirmation process required to assume their nominated diplomatic or administrative roles.

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

The committee members are responsible for vetting and questioning the nominees as part of their constitutional advice and consent duties.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a record of Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings held between March and July 2019 to consider the nominations of various individuals for ambassadorial and high-level State Department positions. It lists the nominees, their intended roles, and the dates their s took place.

Key Facts

The document covers confirmation hearings held from March 6, 2019, to July 30, 2019.
The committee reviewed nominations for 30 distinct positions, including ambassadors to countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iraq, El Salvador, Ecuador, Ireland, Turkey, and Mexico.
The committee reviewed nominations for specialized roles, including Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor and Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment.
The committee reviewed nominations for U.S. representatives to international bodies, including the United Nations, the African Union, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
The document serves as an official record of the 116th Congress, First Session, Part 1.
The hearings were conducted by the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, chaired by James E. Risch.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

It is a transcript record of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's s for various diplomatic and State Department nominees during the first half of 2019.

Does this document confirm the nominees?

No, this document only lists the hearing dates and the nominees considered; it does not contain the final confirmation votes.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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High-Volume Confirmation Period

The committee held hearings for 30 high-level positions over a five-month period, indicating a concentrated effort to fill diplomatic vacancies during the first session of the 116th Congress.

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

Connected Entities

personRobert Menendez“Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”Map →

personJames E. Risch“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations”Map →

personKeith Krach“Nominee for Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Enviro”Map →

personJohn P. Abizaid“Nominee for Ambassador to Saudi Arabia”Map →

organizationSenate Committee on Foreign Relations“The committee responsible for conducting the confirmation hearings”Map →

Sources

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