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substantiveJun 15, 2026 · Senate roll call · nomination · Result: Nomination Confirmed

On the Nomination — Confirmation: Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit

Roll-call breakdown

Yea48

Republican: 48

Nay43

Democrat: 42 · Republican: 1

Present0

Not Voting9

Democrat: 3 · Independent: 2 · Republican: 4

How each member voted (100)

Yea (48)

Nay (43)

Not Voting (9)

Party labels reflect each member’s most recent affiliation on record.