119th Congress Nominee record
Scott Bessent
Latest nomination European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Nomination records
- 3 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Scott Bessent's career includes global investment management, founding Key Square Capital Management and service in the Treasury Department. His nomination records include the Treasury secretary position and appointments to international development bank governing boards.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Founded Key Square Capital Management in 2015 and served as its chief executive officer and chief investment officer. [1]
- Served as managing partner of Soros Fund Management's London office from 1991 to 2000 and later as the firm's chief investment officer. [1]
- Earned a bachelor's degree at Yale University and later taught economic history there as an adjunct professor. [1]
- The Senate confirmed his nomination to be Secretary of the Treasury on January 27, 2025, by a vote of 68 to 29. [2]
Nomination history
PN730-7: United States Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; United States Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank
Pending- Recorded name
- Scott Bessent
- Organization
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Listed state
- South Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
PN115: United States Governor of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; United States Governor of the Inter-American Development Bank
Returned- Recorded name
- Scott Bessent
- Organization
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Listed state
- South Carolina
- 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.
PN11-1: Secretary of the Treasury
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Scott Bessent
- Organization
- Department of the Treasury
- Listed state
- South Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
- Confirmed
- Recorded vote
- 68–29 (confirmation)
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 68 - 29. Record Vote Number: 19.
What the sources establish
- Selected historical career facts, not an exhaustive assessment or proof of current tenure.
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.
- U.S. Department of the Treasury: Scott Bessent
U.S. Department of the Treasury. Reviewed .
- Congress.gov: PN11-1, Scott Bessent
Congress.gov. 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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