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Senate Confirmation Vote for Michael J. Hendershot

Original title: Nomination of Michael J. Hendershot (Executive Calendar)

June 24, 2026

judicial nomination U.S. District Court Ohio Senate confirmation

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The Frame

What this does

This vote determines whether Michael J. Hendershot will receive a lifetime appointment to the federal bench in the Northern District of Ohio, impacting the judicial oversight of federal law in that region.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Michael J. Hendershot

The nominee's potential appointment to a lifetime federal judicial position is the subject of the Senate vote.

Residents of the Northern District of Ohio

The confirmation will determine which judge presides over federal cases within their jurisdiction.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the confirmation of Michael J. Hendershot to serve as a judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. Senator Dick Durbin has publicly opposed the nomination, citing Hendershot's past legal work and public statements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the person being nominated?

Michael J. Hendershot is a nominee for a federal judgeship on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.

Why does Senator Durbin oppose this nomination?

Senator Durbin cites Hendershot's past legal work defending abortion restrictions, his involvement in defending maps, and his participation in a 2020 challenging absentee ballot counting procedures.

Why It Matters

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Judicial Nomination Controversy

The document highlights a clear partisan divide regarding the nominee's past legal work in the Ohio Attorney General's office.

Michael J. Hendershot Dick Durbin

Connected Entities

personMichael J. Hendershot“Nominee for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio”Map →

organizationOhio Supreme Court“Court that struck down Ohio legislative and congressional maps”Map →

organizationGovernment Publishing Office“Publisher of the Congressional Record”Map →

organizationOhio Attorney General's Office“Former employer of the nominee”Map →

locationU.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio“The court to which the nominee is being considered”Map →

personSheldon Whitehouse“U.S. Senator who requested an early start to the vote”Map →

organizationU.S. Supreme Court“Court where the nominee filed an amicus brief in 2020”Map →

personDick Durbin“U.S. Senator who opposes the nomination”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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