119th Congress Nominee record
William Boyle
Latest nomination Department of Justice
- Nomination records
- 2 nomination records
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
William Boyle’s nomination concerns the Eastern District of North Carolina. The Justice Department identifies the attorney for that same office as W. Ellis Boyle and documents a career spanning Army infantry service, private litigation and state and federal legal work.
Also recorded or identified as: W. Ellis Boyle.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- The department records a Davidson history degree, four years as an Army infantry officer, a Wake Forest law degree and a clerkship for Judge Claude Hilton. [1]
- His previous roles include assistant U.S. attorney in the district and general counsel/deputy secretary at North Carolina’s Department of Public Safety. [1]
- The biography describes private litigation work at Ward and Smith and Womble Carlyle. [1]
Role and nomination context
Nomination history
PN726-3: United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Confirmed- Recorded name
- William Boyle
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- North Carolina
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 46–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 46 - 43. Record Vote Number: 125.
PN519-1: United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Returned- Recorded name
- William Boyle
- Organization
- Department of Justice
- Listed state
- North 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.
What the sources establish
- Identity assessment uses the same specific district office and matching name; the department’s fuller name form is retained.
- The biography was updated in August 2025. Its “present” service label does not independently verify continuing tenure. The judge Terrence W. Boyle named in the oath paragraph is a different person.
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.
- W. Ellis Boyle — Eastern District biography
U.S. Department of Justice. Reviewed .
- William Boyle — Eastern District nomination and May 18, 2026 Senate disposition
U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. 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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