Jan 25, 2025 Β· 11:30:00 Β· Senate
On the Nomination
Confirmation: Kristi Noem, of South Dakota, to be Secretary of Homeland Security
Chamber
Senate
Date
Jan 25, 2025 Β· 11:30:00
Required Majority
Simple Majority
Vote Type
Nomination Confirmation
Vote ID
senate-119-1-17
Summary
The Senate voted 59-34 to confirm a presidential nominee to a federal position on January 25, 2025. The vote resulted in confirmation of the nominee, though the specific position and nominee identity are not detailed in the available data.
The vote broke largely along party lines, with 52 Republicans voting in favor and all Republicans present voting yes. Seven Democrats crossed party lines to support the nomination, while 33 Democrats opposed it. This represents a notably partisan confirmation, with the nominee securing approval primarily through Republican support rather than bipartisan consensus.
The 59-vote margin exceeded the simple majority threshold required for confirmation under current Senate rules. The substantial Republican backing combined with limited Democratic support suggests the nomination may have been contentious within Democratic ranks, though the exact reasons for opposition are not specified in the available information.
AI-generated summary
Required: Simple Majority
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 7 | 33 | 0 | 5 |
| Republicans | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Independents | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 59 | 34 | 0 | 7 |
Seat Map
Member Votes
100 members
| Member | Party | State | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | MD | Nay | |
AA Armstrong, Alan | Republican | OK | β |
| Democrat | WI | Nay | |
| Republican | IN | Yea | |
| Republican | WY | Yea | |
| Democrat | CO | Nay | |
| Republican | TN | Yea | |
| Democrat | CT | Nay | |
| Democrat | DE | Nay | |
| Democrat | NJ | Nay | |
| Republican | AR | Yea | |
| Republican | AL | Yea | |
| Republican | NC | Yea | |
| Democrat | WA | Nay | |
| Republican | WV | Yea | |
| Republican | LA | Yea | |
| Republican | ME | Yea | |
| Democrat | DE | Nay | |
| Republican | TX | Yea | |
| Democrat | NV | Nay | |
| Republican | AR | Yea | |
| Republican | ND | Yea | |
| Republican | ID | Yea | |
| Republican | TX | Yea | |
| Republican | UT | Yea | |
| Republican | MT | Yea | |
| Democrat | IL | Nay | |
| Democrat | IL | Nay | |
| Republican | IA | Yea | |
| Democrat | PA | Yea | |
| Republican | NE | Yea | |
| Democrat | AZ | Nay | |
| Democrat | NY | Nay | |
| Republican | SC | Yea | |
| Republican | IA | Yea | |
| Republican | TN | Yea | |
| Democrat | NH | Yea | |
| Republican | MO | Yea | |
| Democrat | NM | Nay | |
| Democrat | CO | Nay | |
| Democrat | HI | Nay | |
| Republican | ND | Yea | |
| Republican | OH | Yea | |
| Republican | MS | Yea | |
| Republican | WI | Yea | |
| Republican | WV | Yea | |
| Democrat | VA | Yea | |
| Democrat | AZ | Nay | |
| Republican | LA | Yea | |
| Democrat | NJ | Yea | |
| Independent | ME | Not Voting | |
| Democrat | MN | Nay | |
| Republican | OK | Yea | |
| Republican | UT | Yea | |
| Democrat | NM | β | |
| Republican | WY | Yea | |
| Democrat | MA | Nay | |
| Republican | KS | Yea | |
| Republican | KY | Yea | |
| Republican | PA | Yea | |
| Democrat | OR | Not Voting | |
| Republican | FL | Yea | |
| Republican | KS | Not Voting | |
| Republican | OH | Yea | |
| Republican | AK | Yea | |
| Democrat | CT | Nay | |
| Democrat | WA | Nay | |
| Democrat | GA | Nay | |
| Democrat | CA | Nay | |
| Republican | KY | Yea | |
| Democrat | MI | Yea | |
| Democrat | RI | Nay | |
| Republican | NE | Yea | |
| Republican | ID | Yea | |
| Democrat | NV | Nay | |
| Republican | SD | Yea | |
| Independent | VT | Nay | |
| Democrat | HI | Not Voting | |
| Democrat | CA | Nay | |
| Republican | MO | Yea | |
| Democrat | NY | Nay | |
| Republican | FL | Yea | |
| Republican | SC | Yea | |
| Democrat | NH | Yea | |
| Republican | MT | Yea | |
| Democrat | MI | Yea | |
| Democrat | MN | Not Voting | |
| Republican | AK | Yea | |
| Republican | SD | Yea | |
| Republican | NC | Yea | |
| Republican | AL | Yea | |
| Democrat | MD | Nay | |
| Democrat | VA | β | |
| Democrat | GA | Not Voting | |
| Democrat | MA | Nay | |
| Democrat | VT | Nay | |
| Democrat | RI | Nay | |
| Republican | MS | Yea | |
| Democrat | OR | Not Voting | |
| Republican | IN | Yea |