119th Congress Nominee record

Matthew A. Schwartz

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At a glance

Matthew A. Schwartz joined the Second Circuit after New York private practice and clerkships for Samuel Alito on two courts.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Also recorded or identified as: Matthew Alexander Schwartz.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • The Federal Judicial Center records a Princeton B.A. in 2000 and Columbia J.D. in 2003. [1]
  • His Alito clerkships were on the Third Circuit in 2003–04 and Supreme Court in 2006–07. The circuit biography identifies his earlier partnership at Sullivan & Cromwell. [1] [2]

Role and nomination context

  • FJC dates his formal nomination to April 27, 2026, confirmation to July 14 and commission to July 24. The seat followed Debra Ann Livingston. [1]

Nomination history

PN938-2: United States Circuit Judge for the Second Circuit

Confirmed
Recorded name
Matthew A. Schwartz
Organization
The Judiciary
Listed state
New York
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
50–45

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 45. Record Vote Number: 194.

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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. Schwartz, Matthew Alexander

    Federal Judicial Center. Reviewed .

  2. Hon. Matthew A. Schwartz

    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Reviewed .

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