119th Congress Nominee record

Macon Hughes

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At a glance

Macon Hughes, identified by his department as Dane Hughes, has a background in Army operations, congressional defense policy and private-sector strategy and government affairs.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Dane Hughes; Macon D. Hughes.

Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.

Career and documented accomplishments

  • The department lists a Georgetown master's degree in professional studies/applied intelligence and a Texas Lutheran political-science bachelor's degree. [1]
  • He served as an Army infantry and psychological-operations officer from 2006 to 2014 and later worked on House Armed Services readiness, intelligence and special-operations policy. [1]
  • Other work included Research Innovations strategy, Deutsche Bank government affairs and earlier defense Asia-Pacific and legislative-affairs advice. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The department biography identifies his Legislative Affairs portfolio. A September 24, 2026 Senate hearing lists Macon D. Hughes in the same office. [1] [2]

Nomination history

PN141-23: Assistant Secretary of Defense

Confirmed
Recorded name
Macon Hughes
Organization
Department of Defense
Listed state
Texas
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 547.

Read PN141-23 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • Degrees are described at the level stated by the biography; no unsupported graduation years are added.

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.

  1. Macon Dane Hughes biography

    Department of War. Reviewed .

  2. Defense budget briefing, September 24, 2026

    Senate Armed Services Committee. 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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