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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Votes to End Debate on Matthew A. Schwartz Nomination
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. Senate voted 52-45 to invoke , effectively ending debate on the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz to serve as a United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit. This procedural step allows the Senate to move toward a final confirmation vote.
This vote advances the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz to a lifetime appointment as a federal appellate judge, which will influence legal rulings in the Second Circuit.
Who It Affects
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Matthew A. Schwartz
His nomination to the position of United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit is moving toward a final confirmation vote.
United States Senate
The body is exercising its constitutional role to advise and consent on judicial nominations.
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Party-line voting on judicial nomination
The vote for cloture on the nomination of Matthew A. Schwartz followed a strict party-line split, indicating high levels of partisan disagreement on this specific judicial appointment.
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