119th Congress Nominee record
Robert Sweeney
Latest nomination Asian Development Bank
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Robert Sweeney is a finance executive whose Senate testimony describes international banking and financial-company work in Asia. The Asian Development Bank lists him as an executive director on its 2026 committee rosters.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Documented background and nomination facts
- In his February 2026 testimony, Sweeney described a career in international business development at banks and financial companies, including work in Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei. [1]
- ADB's September 2026 roster lists him on the Audit & Risk Committee; its August roster also lists him on the Budget Review Committee. [2]
Role and nomination context
- He appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on February 12, 2026 for the U.S. directorship of the Asian Development Bank. [1]
Nomination history
PN730-62: United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the rank of Ambassador
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Robert Sweeney
- Organization
- Asian Development Bank
- Listed state
- Texas
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN379-23: United States Director of the Asian Development Bank, with the Rank of Ambassador
Returned- Recorded name
- Robert Sweeney
- Organization
- Asian Development Bank
- Listed state
- Texas
- 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 accessible primary records do not provide named prior employers, a detailed career chronology or education. Biographies of other people named Robert Sweeney were not merged into this profile.
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.
- Robert Sweeney prepared statement, February 12, 2026 (PDF)
Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Reviewed .
- ADB Board of Directors committee membership, dated 2026 rosters
Asian Development Bank. 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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