119th Congress Nominee record
James Bishop
Latest nomination Department of Justice
- Nomination records
- 3 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
James Bishop is James Daniel “Dan” Bishop, as expressly identified in the Justice Department’s announcement. His background includes commercial litigation, North Carolina local and state government, Congress and the Office of Management and Budget.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: James Daniel Bishop; Dan Bishop.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- DOJ records Bishop’s University of North Carolina business-administration bachelor’s degree in 1986 and law degree in 1990. It describes 29 years of commercial litigation before he entered Congress. [1]
- His elected service included Mecklenburg County commissioner from 2004 to 2008, the North Carolina House and Senate beginning in 2015, and Congress from 2019 to 2025. He also served as OMB deputy director. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The November 12, 2025 DOJ release describes an interim Attorney General appointment to the Middle District of North Carolina. The district covers 24 central counties and handles federal criminal cases and civil representation; the interim appointment is distinct from the Senate nomination process. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-9: United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
Confirmed- Recorded name
- James Bishop
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- North Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN672: United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
Returned- Recorded name
- James Bishop
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- North Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Returned to the President under the provisions of Senate Rule XXXI, paragraph 6 of the Standing Rules of the Senate.
PN12-3: Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
Confirmed- Recorded name
- James Bishop
- Organization
- Executive Office of the President
- Listed state
- North Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–45
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 45. Record Vote Number: 145.
What the sources establish
- The cited announcement concerns an interim appointment in November 2025; it does not alone establish confirmation of each later nomination.
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.
- Dan Bishop becomes United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. Department of Justice. 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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