Robert Kirsch, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey

On May 2, 2023, the Senate voted 57–42 on “On the Nomination” (PN 96). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Republicans 7–42, Democrats 47–0, Independents 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Result: Nomination Confirmed
Yes: 57
No: 42
Did not vote: 6
Date: May 2, 2023

By party

Republicans7 yes · 42 no
Independents3 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats47 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lisa Murkowski R-AK voted yes
Marco Rubio R-FL voted yes
Addison Mitchell (Mitch) Mcconnell R-KY voted yes
Susan Margaret Collins R-ME voted yes
Thomas Roland (Thom) Tillis R-NC voted yes
Lindsey O. Graham R-SC voted yes
Marion Michael (Mike) Rounds R-SD voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “Robert Kirsch, of New Jersey, to be United…: Senate Vote, May 2, 2023,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/118-S-105/robert-kirsch-of-new-jersey-to-be-united-states (accessed 2026-10-17).