119th Congress Nominee record

Robert Harvey

Latest nomination Federal Maritime Commission

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

At a glance

Robert Harvey is a Federal Maritime Commission member whose background includes Navy legal service, securities law and Florida economic-development finance.

Summary sources: [1]

Also recorded or identified as: Robert J. Harvey.

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

Career and documented accomplishments

  • Previously led the Florida Opportunity Fund and Florida Development Finance Corporation. [1]
  • Served as general counsel at Enterprise Florida and as a law-firm partner working in securities litigation, arbitration and regulation. [1]
  • Served in the Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps as a lieutenant commander and worked as a special assistant U.S. attorney. [1]
  • Earned a business-administration bachelor's degree at Eastern Illinois University and a J.D. at Southern Illinois University. [1]

Role and nomination context

  • FMC records Senate confirmation on May 18, 2026, and swearing-in on June 1, 2026, for a term expiring June 30, 2029. [1]

Nomination history

PN730-31: Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029

Confirmed
Recorded name
Robert Harvey
Organization
Federal Maritime Commission
Listed state
Florida
Received
Latest action
Recorded vote
46–43

Latest recorded action

Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.

Read PN730-31 on Congress.gov →

PN499-4: Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029

Returned
Recorded name
Robert Harvey
Organization
Federal Maritime Commission
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 PN499-4 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. Commissioner Robert J. Harvey biography

    Federal Maritime Commission. 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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