[20141204]IN10192_里根政府以来的总检察长提名.pdf

CRS InsightsAttorney General Nominations Since the Reagan AdministrationMaeve P. Carey, Analyst in Government Organization and Management (mcareycrs.loc.gov, 7-7775)Michael Greene, Information Research Specialist (mgreenecrs.loc.gov, 7-9188)December 4, 2014 (IN10192)On November 9, 2014, President Obama announced his intention to nominate U.S. Attorney Loretta E.Lynch to replace Eric H. Holder Jr. as Attorney General (AG). Holder reportedly plans to remain in theposition until his successor is confirmed. Lynchs nomination was received in the Senate and referred tothe Judiciary Committee on November 13. Table 1 presents information concerning the considerationof each Attorney General nomination since 1981, including the date the nomination was received in theSenate, the date(s) the Judiciary Committee held a hearing, the date the committee reported thenomination, the date of final dispositive action by the full Senate, and the total number of days thatpassed from when the nomination was received until its final disposition.Presidents have nominated a total of 11 individuals, including Lynch, for the position of AG since thebeginning of the Reagan Administration in 1981. Of the 10 nom