119th Congress Nominee record
Brian Gootkin
Latest nomination Department of Justice
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Brian Gootkin’s Montana law-enforcement background includes county policing, corrections administration and Air Force security service. The Marshals Service records his June 1, 2026 swearing-in as district marshal.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- His Gallatin County career included detective, patrol supervisor, undersheriff and sheriff, followed by service as Montana’s corrections director. [1]
- He served as an Air Force security specialist at Malmstrom Air Force Base from October 1989 to June 1993. [1]
- The agency biography reports that prison employee attrition fell during his corrections oversight; that institutional result is not attributed solely to him. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-26: United States Marshal for the District of Montana
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Brian Gootkin
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- Montana
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN616-7: United States Marshal for the District of Montana
Returned- Recorded name
- Brian Gootkin
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- Montana
- 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.
- Brian Gootkin — U.S. marshal biography
U.S. Marshals Service. 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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