Elizabeth Prelogar Confirmed as US Solicitor General

Elizabeth Prelogar Confirmed as US Solicitor General
Elizabeth Prelogar testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on Sept. 14, 2021. U.S. Senate/Handout via Reuters
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The Senate on Oct. 28 confirmed Elizabeth Prelogar to be Solicitor General of the United States, marking the second time ever that a woman has held the position through Senate confirmation.

Prelogar, who was nominated by President Joe Biden in August, was confirmed in a 53-36 vote, and will now supervise and conduct government litigation in the Supreme Court.