119th Congress Nominee record

Arch Capito

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At a glance

Arch Capito’s nomination record concerns the Southern District of West Virginia. DOJ’s October 2025 announcement identifies the same nominee as Moore Capito and documents his earlier corporate-law practice and state legislative service.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Moore Capito.

Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Before the federal appointment, Capito practiced corporate, commercial and real-estate law at Babst Calland, including mergers, acquisitions and business governance. [1]
  • He was elected to four terms in the West Virginia House of Delegates and served as chair of its Judiciary Committee. [1]
  • DOJ lists a Duke University B.A. and a Washington and Lee University law degree. [1]

Nomination history

PN379-5: United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia

Confirmed
Recorded name
Arch Capito
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
West Virginia
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.

Read PN379-5 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The alias is supported by the same office, June 30, 2025 nomination date and October 7, 2025 confirmation date in the official announcement and committee record; the exact nomination name remains unchanged.

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.

  1. Moore Capito Sworn In as United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia

    Department of Justice, Southern District of West Virginia. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

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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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