119th Congress Nominee record
Kathleen S. Lane
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At a glance
Kathleen S. Lane, identified by the Federal Judicial Center as Kathleen Smithgall Lane, served in Montana government and private practice before joining the District of Montana.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Kathleen Smithgall Lane.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Lane earned a Furman B.A. in 2014 and a J.D. from George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School in 2017. [1]
- Her career includes clerkships for Thomas Varlan and Timothy Tymkovich, Montana assistant and deputy solicitor-general roles, private practice, and Republican National Committee legal work. [1]
- The FJC records confirmation on June 2, 2026 and commission issuance on June 18. [1]
Role and nomination context
- The appointment filled Susan Pamela Watters's Montana district-court seat; the commission date is separate from the Senate vote. [1]
Nomination history
PN851-3: United States District Judge for the District of Montana
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Kathleen S. Lane
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- Montana
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 52–46
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 132.
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.
- Lane, Kathleen Smithgall
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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