119th Congress Nominee record
Walter Clayton
Latest nomination Office of the Director of National Intelligence
- Nomination records
- 3 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 3 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Walter Clayton’s nomination records concern both federal prosecution and the Director of National Intelligence role. Senate records explicitly identify the DNI nominee as Walter “Jay” Clayton, connecting the name to the SEC’s historical biography of its former chairman.
Also recorded or identified as: Jay Clayton; Walter “Jay” Clayton.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The SEC records his chairmanship from May 2017 to December 2020 and prior partnership and corporate-practice leadership at Sullivan & Cromwell. [2]
- His historical SEC biography records engineering and law degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, economics degrees from Cambridge and Penn law-school teaching from 2009 to 2017. [2]
- The White House’s June 2026 notice submitted the DNI nomination and withdrew the Southern District of New York U.S. attorney nomination. The Senate Press Gallery records DNI confirmation 51–47 on July 28, 2026. [3] [1]
Nomination history
PN1092: Director of National Intelligence
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Walter Clayton
- Organization
- Office of the Director of National Intelligence
- Listed state
- New York
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 51–47
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 51 - 47. Record Vote Number: 211.
PN730-15: United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Withdrawn- Recorded name
- Walter Clayton
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- New York
- Received
- Latest action
Latest recorded action
Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.
PN12-8: United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
Returned- Recorded name
- Walter Clayton
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- New York
- 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- The withdrawn prosecutor nomination and DNI nomination are separate proceedings; neither is treated as proof of an oath date or present tenure.
- The SEC biography’s institutional achievements are not attributed solely to Clayton.
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.
- Senate Press Gallery — Walter “Jay” Clayton confirmation
U.S. Senate Press Gallery. Reviewed .
- Jay Clayton — historical SEC chairman biography
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Reviewed .
- June11,2026 nomination and withdrawal — Walter Clayton
The White House. 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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