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Democrat Inactive

Laphonza Butler

Former U.S. Senator for California

Biography

Laphonza Butler was appointed to the Senate in 2023 to fill the seat of Dianne Feinstein, serving until January 2025. Prior to her appointment, she was a prominent labor leader and president of EMILY's List.

Laphonza Butler represented California in the U.S. Senate from 2023 to 2024.

Key Information

  • Full Name: Laphonza Romanique Butler
  • Born: May 11, 1979
  • Birthplace: Magnolia, MS
  • Term Started: October 3, 2023
  • Term Ended: December 8, 2024
  • Senate Class: Class I

Service History

  • Oct 3, 2023 – Dec 8, 2024 118th Congress Democrat California

Service dates from the official U.S. Senate historical roster. For senators who changed party affiliation during their service, the party shown for each period is approximate.

Current Senators from California

Served With

Senators who represented the same state during Butler's service:

Most Recent Voting History

Last 10 of 421 roll-call votes cast between 2023 and 2024 (roll-call records begin in 1989).

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Vote #316

On the Cloture Motion PN2017 (PN 2017)

Keli Marie Neary, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

Dec 5, 2024, 1:47 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (48-45) (48 Y - 45 N)

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Vote #315

On the Cloture Motion PN2016 (PN 2016)

Tiffany Rene Johnson, of Georgia, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

Dec 5, 2024, 12:30 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

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Vote #314

On the Nomination PN2040 (PN 2040)

Sarah Morgan Davenport, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico

Dec 5, 2024, 11:26 AM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

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Vote #313

On the Cloture Motion PN2040 (PN 2040)

Sarah Morgan Davenport, of New Mexico, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Mexico

Dec 4, 2024, 6:47 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-45) (50 Y - 45 N)

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Vote #312

On the Nomination PN2039 (PN 2039)

Elizabeth C. Coombe, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York

Dec 4, 2024, 5:36 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (52-45) (52 Y - 45 N)

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Vote #311

On the Cloture Motion PN2039 (PN 2039)

Elizabeth C. Coombe, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York

Dec 4, 2024, 3:23 PM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (52-46) (52 Y - 46 N)

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Vote #310

On the Nomination PN2015 (PN 2015)

Anthony J. Brindisi, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York

Dec 4, 2024, 2:33 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-49) (50 Y - 49 N)

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Vote #309

On the Cloture Motion PN2015 (PN 2015)

Anthony J. Brindisi, of New York, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York

Dec 4, 2024, 11:46 AM (ET) Result: Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-48) (50 Y - 48 N)

Yea

Vote #308

On the Nomination PN1905 (PN 1905)

Gail A. Weilheimer, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Dec 3, 2024, 5:25 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-48) (50 Y - 48 N)

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Vote #307

On the Nomination PN1806 (PN 1806)

Catherine Henry, of Pennsylvania, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Dec 3, 2024, 3:14 PM (ET) Result: Nomination Confirmed (50-48) (50 Y - 48 N)
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