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substantiveJul 22, 2026 · Senate roll call · nomination · Result: Nomination Confirmed

On the Nomination — Confirmation: Benjamin M. Flowers, of Ohio, to be U.S. Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit

Roll-call breakdown

Yea49

Republican: 49

Nay46

Democrat: 44 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting5

Democrat: 1 · Republican: 4

How each member voted (100)

Yea (49)

Nay (46)

Not Voting (5)

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