119th Congress Nominee record
Brian Charles Lea
Latest nomination The Judiciary
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Brian Charles Lea’s career includes appellate and Supreme Court clerkships, legal teaching, private practice and Justice Department service. The Federal Judicial Center documents his appointment to the Western District of Tennessee in 2026.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Brian Lea.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Lea clerked for Eleventh Circuit Judge Edward Carnes in 2009–2010 and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in 2011–2012. [1]
- He was a visiting assistant professor at the University of Georgia School of Law from 2015 to 2017 and a deputy associate attorney general in 2025–2026. [1]
- He earned his undergraduate degree at Union University and his law degree at the University of Georgia. [1]
Nomination history
PN726-9: United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Brian Charles Lea
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Tennessee
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 50–46
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 46. Record Vote Number: 30.
PN673-3: United States District Judge for the Western District of Tennessee
Returned- Recorded name
- Brian Charles Lea
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Tennessee
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
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.
- Lea, Brian Charles — biographical directory
Federal Judicial Center. 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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