119th Congress Nominee record
John Breslow
Latest nomination Department of State
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
John Breslow’s Senate testimony describes industrial-business leadership and Nebraska public service before his Cyprus ambassador nomination. He identifies himself as a former owner and board chairman of Linweld and a twice-elected Nebraska state auditor. His statement explains how he sees that experience relating to diplomatic work.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Breslow reports election as Nebraska state auditor in 1990 and reelection in 1994, followed by a 1998 gubernatorial candidacy. Candidacy is not presented as service as governor. [1]
- He describes Linweld leadership and civic board work, including the Lincoln Human Rights Commission, Lincoln YMCA and Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation. [1]
Role and nomination context
Nomination history
PN730-11: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus
Confirmed- Recorded name
- John Breslow
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Arizona
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.
PN616-3: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cyprus
Returned- Recorded name
- John Breslow
- Organization
- Department of State
- Listed state
- Arizona
- 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.
What the sources establish
- Career details are the nominee’s primary testimony; no education chronology is supplied.
- The hearing record does not itself establish current ambassador tenure.
- Promotional business-size claims are omitted.
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.
- John Breslow: April 16, 2026 nomination statement (PDF)
U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. Reviewed .
- Cyprus ambassador nomination hearing: April 16, 2026
U.S. 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.
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