119th Congress Nominee record

Michael Kavoukjian

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At a glance

Michael Kavoukjian’s May 2026 Senate testimony describes legal work at White & Case and earlier CIA service. The Norway ambassador nomination connects that background with stated priorities involving U.S. citizens, defense cooperation, trade, and critical-resource supply chains.

Summary sources: [1]

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Kavoukjian’s testimony describes White & Case as his professional home for forty years and refers to former colleagues at the CIA. [1]
  • He described growing up in Minnesota and a family connection to Norway as background for the proposed diplomatic role. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • His testimony identifies protecting U.S. citizens, strengthening security cooperation, expanding economic ties, and cultural exchange as priorities if confirmed. [1]

Nomination history

PN730-36: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Norway

Confirmed
Recorded name
Michael Kavoukjian
Organization
Department of State
Listed state
Florida
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
51–47

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 225.

Read PN730-36 on Congress.gov →

PN55-24: Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Norway

Returned
Recorded name
Michael Kavoukjian
Organization
Department of State
Listed state
Florida
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.

Read PN55-24 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • The career account and policy priorities come from the nominee’s testimony; no future policy success or current diplomatic service is inferred.
  • No operational details of CIA service are asserted.

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. Statement of Michael Kavoukjian, May 20, 2026 (PDF)

    U.S. Senate Foreign Relations 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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