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substantiveJan 8, 2026 · Senate roll call · nomination · Result: Nomination Confirmed

On the Nomination — Confirmation: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Roll-call breakdown

Yea53

Democrat: 6 · Independent: 1 · Republican: 46

Nay40

Democrat: 39 · Independent: 1

Present0

Not Voting7

Republican: 7

How each member voted (100)

Yea (53)

Nay (40)

Not Voting (7)

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