119th Congress Nominee record
Emil J. Bove III
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At a glance
Emil J. Bove III’s legal career includes federal prosecution, private practice and senior Justice Department work. The Federal Judicial Center records his Third Circuit confirmation on July 29, 2025, and commission on August 20, 2025.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Emil Joseph Bove III.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The Center lists a SUNY Albany B.A. in 2003 and Georgetown J.D. in 2008, followed by clerkships for Richard J. Sullivan and Richard C. Wesley. [1]
- It records Southern District of New York prosecution from 2012 to 2021, including narcotics and terrorism leadership, and acting deputy attorney general and principal associate deputy attorney general roles in 2025. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The judicial appointment filled Joseph A. Greenaway Jr.’s Third Circuit seat. The nomination, Senate confirmation and commission are distinct events; an oath date is not inferred. [1]
Nomination history
PN346-2: United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Emil J. Bove III
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Pennsylvania
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 50–49
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 448.
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.
- Emil Joseph Bove III: federal judicial biography
Federal Judicial Center. 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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