119th Congress Nominee record

David Perdue

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At a glance

David Perdue brought U.S. Senate service and international corporate leadership to his nomination as ambassador to China.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • His April 3, 2025 statement identifies experience chairing Senate subcommittees on State Department oversight and sea power. [1]
  • Senator Daines’ introduction describes earlier leadership at Sara Lee’s Asia operations, Reebok and Dollar General, with work in China and elsewhere in Asia. [2]

Nomination history

PN54-5: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People's Republic of China

Confirmed
Recorded name
David Perdue
Organization
Department of State
Listed state
Georgia
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
67–29

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 67 - 29. Record Vote Number: 215.

Read PN54-5 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The embassy biography could not be accessed; this account relies on the dated nomination-hearing sources.

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 Remarks of David Perdue, April 3, 2025

    Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Reviewed .

  2. Introduction of China Ambassador Nominee David Perdue, April 4, 2025

    Senator Steve Daines. 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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