Warsh Confirmed to Fed Board, Still Awaiting Vote on Chair Post
Bloomberg
Last updated: May 13, 2026
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. He is also expected to be confirmed as chair later in the week. The vote was 51-45.
The Senate has confirmed Kevin Warsh for a position on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. This confirmation occurred on a Tuesday.
There is an expectation that Warsh will also be separately confirmed as the chair of the Federal Reserve later in the same week.
The vote tally for his confirmation to the Board of Governors was 51 senators in favor and 45 against.
This confirmation indicates a significant step in Warsh's appointment to a key leadership role within the U.S. central banking system.
The actions of the Senate reflect a procedural step toward Warsh assuming leadership at the Federal Reserve.
The confirmation process highlights the legislative body's role in appointing individuals to critical economic positions.
Further confirmation as chair will likely be a separate but related process.
