119th Congress Nominee record
Earl Matthews
Latest nomination Department of Defense
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Earl Matthews’ defense-law experience spans Army judge-advocate service, intelligence legal advice and Army general-counsel leadership.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
Role and nomination context
- The questionnaire describes the nominated general counsel as the department’s chief legal officer, advising on international law, contracting, personnel and other department-wide legal matters. [1]
Nomination history
PN22-17: General Counsel of the Department of Defense
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Earl Matthews
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- Listed state
- Virginia
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 50–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 47. Record Vote Number: 441.
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.
- Advance Policy Questions for Earl Matthews
Senate Armed Services Committee. 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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