119th Congress Nominee record

Matthew R. Byrne

Latest nomination The Judiciary

Nomination records
1 nomination record
Cited sources
1 cited sources
Nomination snapshot

At a glance

Matthew R. Byrne moved from Cincinnati private practice to Ohio appellate judging before joining the Southern Ohio federal bench.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Matthew Richard Byrne.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • FJC records private practice from 2007 to 2020 and Twelfth District appellate service from 2021 to 2026, including administrative and presiding-judge responsibilities. [1]
  • His degrees are a Xavier B.A. in 2003 and Ohio State Moritz J.D. in 2007. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • The federal judicial record gives June 15, 2026 nomination, September 15 confirmation and September 30 commission dates for the Southern District of Ohio seat vacated by Michael H. Watson. [1]

Nomination history

PN1093-3: United States District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio

Confirmed
Recorded name
Matthew R. Byrne
Organization
The Judiciary
Listed state
Ohio
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
52–45

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 45. Record Vote Number: 233.

Read PN1093-3 on Congress.gov →

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. Byrne, Matthew Richard

    Federal Judicial Center. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

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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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