119th Congress Nominee record
Donald Blome
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Donald Blome’s Near Eastern Affairs nomination draws on more than thirty years of Foreign Service work, much of it in the bureau’s region.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Donald Armin Blome; Donald A. Blome.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- State’s archived competency certificate records earlier Tunisia and Jerusalem leadership and assignments involving Kabul, Cairo, Baghdad, Kuwait and Arabian Peninsula affairs. [2]
- That certificate identifies a University of Michigan B.A. and J.D., prior Chicago legal practice and Arabic language experience. [2]
Role and nomination context
- His July 16, 2026 statement presents regional conflict, economic diplomacy and export opportunities as proposed responsibilities and priorities, rather than established results of holding the nominated office. [1]
Nomination history
PN1022-6: Assistant Secretary of State (Near Eastern Affairs)
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Donald Blome
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Illinois
- 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.
- Opening Statement of Donald Blome, July 16, 2026
Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Reviewed .
- Donald Armin Blome — Pakistan Competency Certificate, October 2021
Department of State. 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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