119th Congress Nominee record
Brendan Hanrahan
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Brendan Hanrahan’s background combines investment, business consulting and Senate policy work. His June 2026 nomination testimony sets out priorities for U.S. relations with Europe and Eurasia.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The BritishAmerican Business speaker biography describes earlier work on Bain Capital’s North America private-equity team and as a policy adviser to the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee. [1]
- The same biography identifies Harvard College and Stanford Graduate School of Business as his undergraduate and MBA institutions. [1]
Role and nomination context
- In his June 18, 2026 statement, Hanrahan proposed work on citizen safety, European defense cooperation, trade and regional stability. These are stated objectives rather than completed outcomes. [2]
Nomination history
PN961-3: Assistant Secretary of State (European and Eurasian Affairs)
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Brendan Hanrahan
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- New York
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.
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.
- Brendan Hanrahan — speaker biography
BritishAmerican Business. Reviewed .
- Statement of Brendan Hanrahan, June 18, 2026
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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