119th Congress Nominee record
Andrew Puzder
Latest nomination Department of State
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- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Andrew Puzder’s June 2025 nomination testimony connects his legal and restaurant-industry background to the proposed U.S. representative role at the European Union. He discussed trade, business regulation and European defense as priorities he would pursue if confirmed.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- In his opening testimony, Puzder described prior work as an attorney and as chief executive officer of CKE Restaurants. [1]
Role and nomination context
- His proposed priorities included expanding U.S. exports, addressing regulations affecting American companies and encouraging greater European defense responsibility. These were stated goals, not verified policy outcomes. [1]
Nomination history
PN26-39: Representative of the United States of America to the European Union, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Andrew Puzder
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Tennessee
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–44
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 44. Record Vote Number: 486.
What the sources establish
- Career statements in the opening testimony are the nominee's own account.
Sources and review date
Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.
- Opening Testimony for Andrew Puzder, June 10, 2025 (PDF)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.
A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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