119th Congress Nominee record

Charles Goodman III

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At a glance

Charles Goodman III’s Togo nomination concerns a career Senior Foreign Service officer. His September 2026 testimony explains the commercial, regional-security and citizen-services priorities he proposed for Embassy Lomé.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • The official PN1255-8 description identifies Goodman as a career Senior Foreign Service member at the class of Counselor. [2]

Role and nomination context

  • Goodman proposed prioritizing American citizens’ welfare and commercial diplomacy, and described Togo’s transport and logistics links to the Sahel. [1]

Nomination history

PN1255-8: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Togolese Republic

Confirmed
Recorded name
Charles Goodman III
Organization
Department of State
Listed state
Florida
Recorded qualification
Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Voice Vote.

Read PN1255-8 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The reviewed nomination statement provides role priorities and Foreign Service identification, but little detail on earlier assignments.

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. Opening statement of Charles Goodman III, September 16, 2026

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .

  2. PN1255-8 — Charles Goodman III

    Congress.gov. 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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