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substantiveApr 14, 2026 · Senate roll call · nomination · Result: Nomination Confirmed

On the Nomination — Confirmation: John Thomas Shepherd, of Arkansas, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas

Roll-call breakdown

Yea53

Republican: 53

Nay46

Democrat: 44 · Independent: 2

Present0

Not Voting1

Democrat: 1

How each member voted (100)

Yea (53)

Nay (46)

Not Voting (1)

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