119th Congress Nominee record
Phillip Williams, Jr.
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- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
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At a glance
Phillip Williams Jr. is an attorney and retired Army Reserve colonel whose official biography describes private legal practice, Alabama legislative service and media work before federal prosecution leadership. His public-service background also includes military command and staff assignments.
Summary sources: [1]
Also recorded or identified as: Phil Williams; Phillip W. Williams Jr..
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- DOJ records more than two decades of private legal practice before his U.S. Attorney nomination and earlier leadership and broadcasting work with Rightside Media. [1]
- He served two terms representing Alabama's Tenth Senate District, chairing its Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development committee and serving as Judiciary Committee vice chair. [1]
- His official biography records 30 years of Army service, retirement as a Reserve colonel, deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, and command of the 1-167th Infantry battalion. [1]
- His degrees are from the University of South Alabama and Birmingham School of Law; he also completed Army staff-school education. [1]
Role and nomination context
- DOJ's biography identifies Williams as U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Alabama as of its June 26, 2026 update. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-68: United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Phillip Williams, Jr.
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- Alabama
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN616-13: United States Attorney for the Northern District of Alabama
Returned- Recorded name
- Phillip Williams, Jr.
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- Alabama
- 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
- The official biography documents roles and qualifications, not case-specific prosecution outcomes or the content of prior political commentary.
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.
- Phillip W. Williams Jr. official U.S. Attorney biography, updated June 26, 2026
U.S. Department of Justice. 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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