Feb 14, 2019 · William Barr was sworn in Thursday as President Trump’s next attorney general following his confirmation by the Senate earlier in the day, placing him in charge of a Justice Department whose ...
Barr was confirmed as Attorney General on February 14, 2019, by a 54–45 near party-line vote, with Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) as the three Democrats to vote Yea.
Barr served as the 77th United States attorney general under former President George H.W. Bush from November 1991 to January 1993. He was unanimously confirmed by the Senate.
United States Attorney GeneralAppointerPresident of the United States with United States Senate advice and consentTerm lengthNo fixed termConstituting instrument28 U.S.C. § 503FormationSeptember 26, 178913 more rows
Lisa MonacoUnited States Deputy Attorney GeneralIncumbent Lisa Monaco since April 21, 2021United States Department of JusticeStyleMadam. Deputy Attorney GeneralReports toUnited States Attorney General7 more rows
Christine BarrWilliam Barr / Wife (m. 1973)
Christine BarrWilliam Barr / Spouse (m. 1973)
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While the oath-taking dates back to the First Congress in 1789, the current oath is a product of the 1860s, drafted by Civil War-era members of Congress intent on ensnaring traitors. The Constitution contains an oath of office only for the president.
The President of the United States has the authority to appoint U.S. Attorneys, with the consent of the United States Senate, and the President may remove U.S. Attorneys from office. In the event of a vacancy, the United States Attorney General is authorized to appoint an interim U.S. Attorney.
Paul J. McNulty, Deputy Attorney General. Paul J. McNulty was confirmed as Deputy Attorney General on March 17, 2006.
Merrick B. GarlandMeet the Attorney General Attorney General Merrick B. Garland was sworn in as the 86th Attorney General of the United States on March 11, 2021.4 days ago
Edwin MeeseIn office February 25, 1985 – August 12, 1988PresidentRonald ReaganPreceded byWilliam French SmithSucceeded byDick Thornburgh23 more rows