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substantiveJul 13, 2026 · Senate roll call · nomination · Result: Nomination Confirmed

On the Nomination — Confirmation: Arthur Roberts Jones, of Texas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

Roll-call breakdown

Yea46

Republican: 46

Nay44

Democrat: 42 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting9

Democrat: 3 · Republican: 6

How each member voted (99)

Yea (46)

Nay (44)

Not Voting (9)

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