119th Congress Nominee record
Mark Ditlevson
Latest nomination Department of Defense
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Mark Ditlevson's Senate questionnaire describes defense policy leadership and earlier advisory work for the Navy secretary.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
Role and nomination context
- The proposed assistant-secretary office covers homeland defense, support to civilian authorities, defense continuity, Arctic policy and Western Hemisphere security. Acting or deputy service remains distinct from confirmation to that office. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-21: Assistant Secretary of Defense
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Mark Ditlevson
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- Listed state
- Minnesota
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN585-2: Assistant Secretary of Defense
Returned- Recorded name
- Mark Ditlevson
- Organization
- Department of Defense
- Listed state
- Minnesota
- 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
- This is the nominee's self-reported career account. It does not establish academic qualifications or a confirmation date.
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.
- Advance Policy Questions for Mark Ditlevson (PDF)
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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