May 20, 2020 •
Senate Confirms Commissioner to FEC, Restoring Quorum
U.S. Capitol - by Martin Falbisoner
On May 19, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominee to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), restoring a quorum for the agency. With the confirmation of James “Trey” Trainor, the FEC now has four commissioners, which meets the minimum […]
On May 19, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Trump’s nominee to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), restoring a quorum for the agency.
With the confirmation of James “Trey” Trainor, the FEC now has four commissioners, which meets the minimum threshold of commissioners required for any official action.
The Commission has two registered members of the Republican Party, one registered member of the Democratic Party, and one Independent.
Trainor is a lawyer licensed in Texas who specializes in election law, campaign finance, and ethics.
Trainor previously served in the president’s administration as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, in the Department of Defense, Office of General Counsel.
Trump had originally nominated Trainor to serve as a commissioner in 2017, but a hearing in the Senate was never held.
Two seats on the FEC still remains vacant.
March 6, 2020 •
Nomination for Fourth FEC Commissioner to be Considered
On March 10, the U.S. Senate Rules and Administration Committee will hold a nomination hearing. This will comprise of the full committee to consider James “Trey” Trainor as a commissioner on the Federal Election Commission (FEC). Trainor is a […]
On March 10, the U.S. Senate Rules and Administration Committee will hold a nomination hearing.
This will comprise of the full committee to consider James “Trey” Trainor as a commissioner on the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
Trainor is a lawyer licensed in Texas who specializes in election law, campaign finance, and ethics.
Trainor previously served in the president’s administration as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, James Mattis, in the Department of Defense, Office of General Counsel.
President Donald J. Trump had originally nominated Trainor to serve as a commissioner in 2017, but a hearing was never held.
Currently the FEC, which has three of its six commissioner positions vacant, does not have a quorum to take most formal measures.
The FEC requires at least four commissioners to agree on any official action.
To become a commissioner, Trainor must be confirmed by the full U.S. Senate.
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