119th Congress Nominee record
James Holtsnider
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
James Holtsnider’s State Department record describes a career Foreign Service officer with assignments across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, following Marine Corps service. His Jordan hearing statement distinguishes that nomination from an earlier proposed posting to Samoa.
Also recorded or identified as: Jim Holtsnider.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The May 2024 State certificate lists deputy-chief-of-mission work in Kuwait, deputy-director service in Iranian Affairs and management work for the U.S. mission in Somalia. It also records assignments in Bagram, Mosul, Rome and Tunis. [1]
- The certificate says he served six years in the Marine Corps before joining State and earned degrees at the University of Colorado Boulder and Princeton. [1]
Role and nomination context
- At the September 11, 2025 Jordan hearing, Holtsnider discussed the longstanding U.S.-Jordan security partnership, defense cooperation and support for U.S. military colleagues. These are proposed priorities in testimony, rather than verified policy outcomes. [2]
Nomination history
PN465-5: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
Confirmed- Recorded name
- James Holtsnider
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Iowa
- Recorded qualification
- Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.
What the sources establish
- The State archive direct request displayed Technical Difficulties. Its indexed official content supports historical career details, not current Samoa or Jordan tenure.
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.
- James Holtsnider — Samoa certificate of demonstrated competence, May 2024
U.S. Department of State. Reviewed .
- Statement of James Holtsnider, nominee for ambassador to Jordan (PDF)
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. 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.
Read the data methodology or filter the directory for James Holtsnider.