119th Congress Nominee record
Todd Blanche
Latest nomination Department of Justice
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 1 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Todd Blanche’s historical Justice Department biography describes federal prosecution and private defense practice before his appointment as Deputy Attorney General in 2025.
Summary sources: [1]
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Blanche worked as a paralegal in the Southern District of New York while attending law school at night. [1]
- He later spent eight years as a federal prosecutor, including leadership of the Violent Crimes Unit and White Plains Division. [1]
- He moved to private practice in 2014, becoming a partner at firms including WilmerHale and Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft. [1]
- He received a bachelor’s degree from American University in 1996 and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School in 2003. [1]
Nomination history
PN1078: Attorney General
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Todd Blanche
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- Florida
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 50–49
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 49. Record Vote Number: 230.
PN12-5: Deputy Attorney General
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Todd Blanche
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- Florida
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 52–46
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 105.
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.
- Todd Blanche — historical Deputy Attorney General biography
United States 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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