Roll Call Vote 3 (January 8, 2020)

Confirmation of Matthew Walden McFarland to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio

On the confirmation vote for Matthew Walden McFarland to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Ohio, the Senate voted 56-38 in favor of his confirmation, with 6 Senators not voting. The vote breakdown by party was as follows:

• Republicans: The vast majority of Republicans supported the nomination, with nearly all GOP senators who voted casting a “Yea” vote.
• Democrats: The Democratic vote was more divided. A few Democrats voted in favor of the nomination, but most voted against it.
• Independents: Independent senators, who typically caucus with the Democrats, also voted against the nomination or did not vote.

This partisan split is reflective of the broader trend in judicial confirmations during this period, with Republicans generally supporting President Trump’s nominees and Democrats often opposing them​ (Ballotpedia)​​ (Senate.gov)​​ (Senate.gov)​.