Election: Nov 7, 2000. : 271 to 266 for Al Gore. Counted by on Jan 6, 2001.
In 2000, one elector from the District of Columbia cast a blank ballot. Re-elected on November 2, 2004, with 286 electoral votes to 251 for John Kerry. One Minnesota elector voted for John Edwards. Congress counted those votes on January 6, 2005.
AppointmentApr 14, 2006 · appointed by the president · after Andrew Card left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Bush named him on March 28, 2006. The White House says he was sworn in as chief of staff on April 14, 2006. The archived White House biography, frozen at the end of the administration, lists him as chief of staff.
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationApr 14, 2006 · Bush said on March 28, 2006 that Card had raised earlier that month the possibility of stepping down and thought it might be time to return to private life after five and a half years. Bush said he had accepted the resignation that weekend.
Named chief of staff on November 26, 2000, before the inauguration. The White House says his last day was April 14, 2006.
The White House used the title Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy for Joshua Bolten and Joel Kaplan. Harriet Miers and Karl Rove had the title Deputy Chief of Staff with the policy portfolio.
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AppointmentApr 24, 2006 · appointed by the president · after Karl Rove left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The White House announced on April 19, 2006 that Bush had named him Assistant to the President and Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. His White House biography says he was named on April 24, 2006. The archived biography lists him in the post at the end of the administration.
AppointmentFeb 2005 · appointed by the president · after Harriet Miers left
ReplacedApr 2006 · The Associated Press reported on April 20, 2006 that Rove gave up his role as chief policy coordinator and that Joel Kaplan would take it over. The Washington Post reported that Rove would concentrate on long-term strategy and on planning for the November midterm election.
Press Secretary Scott McClellan announced on February 8, 2005 that Rove would become Deputy Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President. McClellan said Rove would coordinate policy within the White House councils, as previous deputy chiefs had done. He said Deputy Chief of Staff Joe Hagin would take the intelligence, counterterrorism and defense parts of that work. Rove had been Senior Advisor to the President since 2001, the White House says.
AppointmentJun 2003 · appointed by the president · after Joshua Bolten left
Moved to another postFeb 2005 · She became Counsel to the President in February 2005, the White House says.
Press Secretary Ari Fleischer said on June 27, 2003 that Bush would appoint her to replace Bolten as Deputy Chief of Staff, with the timing to be determined. Previously Staff Secretary. No source consulted gives the day she took over.
AppointmentFeb 2007 · appointed by the president · after Harriet Miers left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Counsel to President Ronald Reagan from 1981 to 1986. Bush announced on January 9, 2007 that he had selected him. His law firm said that day that he would take up the post on February 1, 2007. CBS News wrote on February 2, 2007 that he would start work on Monday. The archived White House directory lists him as Counsel to the President.
AppointmentFeb 2005 · appointed by the president · after Alberto Gonzales left
ResignationJan 31, 2007 · Press Secretary Tony Snow said on January 4, 2007 that Bush reluctantly accepted her resignation. Snow said that she had been at the White House six years, the Associated Press reported.
Previously Deputy Chief of Staff. A White House page said she had served as Counsel to the President since February 2005. The Associated Press reported that the resignation would take effect on January 31, 2007. A CBS News item dated February 2, 2007 described her as speaking on her last day as counsel.
AppointmentJul 2006 · appointed by the president · after Nicolle Wallace left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously Assistant Secretary for Communications and Outreach at the Department of Education. The White House said on July 11, 2006 that Bush had appointed him Assistant to the President for Communications. The archived White House directory lists him in the post. No source consulted gives his first day.
AppointmentJan 2005 · appointed by the president · after Dan Bartlett left
ResignationJul 2006 · The Associated Press reported on April 20, 2006 that she was expected to leave because her husband had taken a new job in New York.
Named Assistant to the President for Communications on January 5, 2005 under the name Nicolle Devenish. Previously communications director of the Bush-Cheney 2004 campaign. No source consulted gives her first or last day.
AppointmentOct 2, 2001 · appointed by the president · after Karen Hughes left
Moved to another postJan 2005 · Bush named him Counselor to the President on January 5, 2005.
Named White House Communications Director on October 2, 2001. The White House said the step formalized a leadership role he had increasingly played since the start of the administration. By January 2005 his title was Assistant to the President for Communications.
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
DepartureOct 2, 2001 · Hughes announced on October 2, 2001 that her deputy Dan Bartlett had been named White House Communications Director. As Counselor to the President she kept oversight of the Communications office.
Her title was Counselor to the President, not Communications Director. The White House said on October 2, 2001 that she oversaw the offices of Communications, the Press Secretary, Media Affairs and Speechwriting. She served as Counselor for the first 18 months of the administration.
AppointmentSep 14, 2007 · appointed by the president · after Tony Snow left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously principal deputy press secretary. Bush named her on August 31, 2007. The Associated Press reported that she would take over on September 14, 2007. The archived White House biography lists her as Assistant to the President and Press Secretary.
AppointmentMay 2006 · appointed by the president · after Scott McClellan left
ResignationSep 14, 2007 · Snow said he was leaving because he needed to earn more money, the Associated Press reported. His White House pay was $168,000. He said his cancer was not a factor.
Previously a Fox News host. Bush announced him on April 26, 2006. A reporter welcomed him to the White House press office at his briefing of May 16, 2006. Bush said on August 31, 2007 that Snow would leave on September 14, 2007.
AppointmentJul 15, 2003 · appointed by the president · after Ari Fleischer left
ResignationMay 2006 · The Associated Press reported on April 20, 2006 that McClellan had concluded that, with a new chief of staff, it was a good time to go.
Previously principal deputy press secretary. A reporter congratulated him on his first briefing as press secretary on July 15, 2003. The Associated Press reported that he would remain until a successor was named. Reporters called his briefing of May 5, 2006 his last briefing. The White House still named him press secretary on May 10, 2006. No source consulted gives his last day.
ResignationJul 2003 · Fleischer said on May 19, 2003 that his time had come to enter the private sector and see more of his wife, CBS News reported. He wanted to leave before the re-election campaign geared up.
He said at the White House briefing of July 14, 2003 that it was his last briefing. No source consulted gives his first day.
AppointmentJan 26, 2005 · appointed by the president · after Condoleezza Rice left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously Deputy National Security Advisor. The White House says he was sworn in on January 26, 2005. The White House published his remarks as National Security Advisor on January 7, 2009.
AppointmentSep 4, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 4, 2007 · after Steve McMillin left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Former chairman of the House Budget Committee. The OMB list of former directors starts his term on September 4, 2007. Bush attended a ceremonial swearing-in on September 10, 2007. The archived White House biography lists him as Director of OMB.
AppointmentAug 2007 · acting · after Rob Portman left
HandoverSep 4, 2007 · Jim Nussle, confirmed by the Senate on September 4, 2007, took over.
Deputy Director of OMB. At Nussle's ceremonial swearing-in on September 10, 2007, Nussle thanked him as the one who served as acting OMB Director. No source consulted gives his first day as acting director.
Rob PortmanMay 29, 2006 — Aug 3, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMay 29, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 2006 · after Clay Johnson left
ResignationAug 3, 2007 · An OMB spokesman said Portman made a personal decision after 14 years of commuting from Ohio to Washington and planned to move back to Ohio and spend more time with his family, Nextgov reported.
Confirmed by unanimous consent with other nominations and no roll call. His White House biography says he was sworn in three days after the confirmation. Bush attended a swearing-in ceremony on June 2, 2006. The OMB list of former directors ends his term on August 3, 2007.
AppointmentApr 2006 · acting · after Joshua Bolten left
HandoverMay 29, 2006 · Rob Portman took office.
Deputy Director for Management of OMB. Government Executive reported on April 18, 2006 that he was acting as director until the Senate approved a permanent director. No source consulted gives his first day.
AppointmentJun 30, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 26, 2003 · after Mitch Daniels left
Moved to another postApr 14, 2006 · Sworn in as White House Chief of Staff on April 14, 2006.
Previously Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy. Confirmed by unanimous consent with no roll call. His White House biography says he was sworn in on June 30, 2003. The OMB list of former directors starts his term on June 26, 2003.
AppointmentDec 2007 · appointed by the president · after Allan Hubbard left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Bush said on November 28, 2007 that Hennessey would succeed Hubbard. Hennessey told Foreign Policy in 2009 that he took over at the very end of 2007. His White House biography says he was deputy director of the council from August 2002 to November 2007 and lists him as director at the end of the administration.
AppointmentJan 2005 · appointed by the president · after Stephen Friedman left
ResignationDec 2007 · Hubbard wrote that were it not for his strong desire to spend more time with his children he would not have considered leaving, NBC News reported on November 28, 2007.
The White House announced on January 10, 2005 that Bush had named him Assistant to the President for Economic Policy and Director of the National Economic Council. Bush issued a statement on his resignation on November 28, 2007. NBC News reported that he was leaving at the end of the year. No source consulted gives his first or last day.
AppointmentDec 2002 · appointed by the president · after Lawrence Lindsey left
ResignationJan 2005 · A senior administration official said on November 23, 2004 that he was leaving to return to the private sector in New York, the Associated Press reported.
Bush named him on December 12, 2002. The White House said then that he would be joining the White House staff. The Associated Press reported on November 23, 2004 that he would leave by the end of the year. Reuters wrote on January 10, 2005 that he had resigned late in 2004. Fox News wrote the same day that he was leaving government. No source consulted gives his first or last day.
DismissalDec 2002 · CBS News reported that Bush fired Lindsey and Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill on December 6, 2002 and that, according to its sources, Vice President Dick Cheney delivered the dismissals. Bush issued a statement on their resignations that day.
Bush named him Assistant to the President for Economic Policy on January 3, 2001, before the inauguration. Andrew Card said that day that Lindsey would also lead the National Economic Council. No source consulted gives his first or last day.
Bush created the Office of Homeland Security and the Homeland Security Council after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Tom Ridge was sworn in as the first holder on October 8, 2001.
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AppointmentMar 31, 2008 · appointed by the president · after Joel Bagnal left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously the first Assistant Attorney General for National Security. The White House said on March 31, 2008 that he was named on March 19, 2008 and that it was his first day on the job. His White House biography says he was appointed on March 30, 2008. The archived Homeland Security Council page names him as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism.
AppointmentJan 2008 · acting · after Frances Fragos Townsend left
HandoverMar 31, 2008 · Kenneth Wainstein took over on March 31, 2008.
Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Townsend's deputy. Bush said on February 28, 2008 that Bagnal occupied the position and was doing the job. The White House said on March 31, 2008 that after Townsend left, Bagnal stepped up to ensure a smooth transition at the Homeland Security Council. The sources consulted do not use the word acting. No source consulted gives his first day in the role.
Frances Fragos TownsendMay 28, 2004 — Jan 2008appointed
AppointmentMay 28, 2004 · appointed by the president · after John Gordon left
ResignationJan 2008 · White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said Townsend would pursue work in the private sector, Nextgov reported on November 19, 2007.
Previously Deputy National Security Advisor for Combating Terrorism. The White House says she was appointed Homeland Security Advisor on May 28, 2004. Her title became Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism. Bush issued a statement on her resignation on November 19, 2007. Nextgov reported that Perino said Townsend planned to leave a little after January 1, 2008. No source consulted gives her last day.
AppointmentApr 2003 · appointed by the president · after Steve Abbot left
ResignationMay 2004 · The White House said on April 30, 2004 that Gordon had announced his retirement after 36 years of public service.
Previously Deputy National Security Advisor for Combating Terrorism. The White House said on April 29, 2003 that Bush intended to appoint him Assistant to the President and Homeland Security Advisor. Government Executive wrote in February 2004 that he took the job in April 2003. No source consulted gives his first or last day.
AppointmentJan 2003 · acting · after Tom Ridge left
HandoverApr 2003 · John Gordon took over.
Deputy Director of the Office of Homeland Security. A Congressional Research Service report of March 30, 2004 says he took charge of the office after Ridge became Secretary of Homeland Security. The report does not use the word acting. No source consulted gives his first or last day.
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · elected in November 2024 · from the start of the term
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
The Congressional Record of January 20, 2001 and of January 20, 2005 records the inauguration of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard Bruce Cheney.
Dick Cheney, 2003 · Image from the U.S. Air Force website, but likely made by office of the President. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Secretary of State
Condoleezza RiceSenate-confirmed
Jan 26, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Jan 26, 2005
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AppointmentJan 26, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 26, 2005 · after Colin Powell left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Entered on duty on January 26, 2005, the State Department's Office of the Historian records. The Historian says Under Secretary William J. Burns served as acting secretary on January 20, 2009 and January 21, 2009.
Condoleezza Rice, 2005 · Department of State · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Colin PowellJan 20, 2001 — Jan 26, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2001 · from the start of the term
ResignationJan 26, 2005 · Powell wrote to President Bush that now that the election was over, the time had come for Powell to step down, PBS NewsHour reported on November 15, 2004.
Confirmed with six other cabinet nominees by unanimous consent on Inauguration Day, the Congressional Record shows. Entered on duty the same day, the State Department's Office of the Historian records. The Historian gives January 25, 2005 as the end of his appointment and says he left the position on January 26, 2005.
Feb 27, 2007 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Feb 12, 2007
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AppointmentFeb 27, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 12, 2007 · the post had been vacant
Remained in the post after January 20, 2009. Confirmed without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. The Office of the Historian gives February 13, 2007 as his appointment, February 27, 2007 as his entry on duty and January 23, 2009 as the end of his appointment.
John Negroponte, 2007 · U.S. Department of State · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
VacantJul 7, 2006 — Feb 27, 2007
Senator Richard Lugar said at Negroponte's confirmation hearing on January 30, 2007 that the post had been vacant since July 7, 2006. VOA reported on January 4, 2007 that the post had been vacant since Zoellick left in July.
Robert ZoellickFeb 23, 2005 — Jul 7, 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 23, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 16, 2005 · after Richard Armitage left
ResignationJul 7, 2006 · He said he had accomplished what he set out to do and it was time to step down, Al Jazeera reported on June 19, 2006, citing news agencies. His resignation letter gave no reason.
Confirmed without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. The Office of the Historian gives February 23, 2005 as his entry on duty and June 19, 2006 as the end of his appointment. Government Executive, citing AP, and Al Jazeera reported on June 19, 2006 that he would leave in July. Senator Richard Lugar said on January 30, 2007 that the post had been vacant since July 7, 2006.
Richard ArmitageMar 26, 2001 — Feb 23, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 26, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 23, 2001
DepartureFeb 23, 2005
Confirmed without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. The Office of the Historian gives March 26, 2001 as his entry on duty and February 23, 2005 as the end of his appointment.
John SnowFeb 3, 2003 — Jun 29, 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 3, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 30, 2003 · after Kenneth Dam left
ResignationJun 29, 2006 · AP reported on May 30, 2006 that he thanked President Bush for the time Snow had spent in the cabinet and said he looked forward to private life.
Confirmed without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. The Treasury lists his service from February 3, 2003 to June 29, 2006 and said on June 29, 2006 that he had formally resigned effective that day.
AppointmentJan 2003 · acting · after Paul O'Neill left
HandoverFeb 3, 2003 · John Snow took office.
Deputy Secretary of the Treasury since August 7, 2001, the Treasury said. The Treasury called him Acting Treasury Secretary in a release of January 23, 2003 and in a media advisory of January 31, 2003. No source consulted gives the day he began.
Paul O'NeillJan 20, 2001 — Dec 31, 2002Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2001 · from the start of the term
DismissalDec 31, 2002 · CBS News reported that Bush fired O'Neill and economic adviser Lawrence Lindsey on December 6, 2002 and that, according to its sources, Vice President Dick Cheney delivered the dismissals. AP later reported that O'Neill had objected to a second round of tax cuts because of their impact on deficits. His letter of December 6, 2002 gave no reason.
Confirmed with six other cabinet nominees by unanimous consent on Inauguration Day, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in on January 20, 2001, the White House said. President Bush held a swearing-in ceremony for him in the Oval Office on January 30, 2001. The Treasury lists his service from January 30, 2001 to December 31, 2002 and says he resigned on December 6, 2002.
Dec 18, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Dec 6, 2006
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AppointmentDec 18, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Dec 6, 2006 · after Donald Rumsfeld left
Remained in the post after January 20, 2009. Sworn in on December 18, 2006, the Defense Department's Historical Office says. He was the only defense secretary asked by a newly elected president to stay in the office.
Robert Gates, 2006 · Monica King, United States Army · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Donald RumsfeldJan 20, 2001 — Dec 18, 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2001 · from the start of the term
ResignationDec 18, 2006 · President Bush said on November 8, 2006 that he and Rumsfeld agreed the timing was right for new leadership at the Pentagon and that he had accepted his resignation.
Confirmed with six other cabinet nominees by unanimous consent on Inauguration Day, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in on January 20, 2001, the Defense Department's Historical Office says. The Historical Office says he had also been the 13th secretary of defense.
AppointmentApr 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 6, 2006
Remained in the post after January 20, 2009. Confirmed by voice vote, the Defense Department said, without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. No source consulted gives the day he was appointed after confirmation. He said on December 2, 2008 that it was time for him to leave and that the new administration should name its own deputy, Government Executive reported. Stars and Stripes reported on January 23, 2009 that he would serve as acting secretary that day while Gates had surgery. The Defense Department's Historical Office says he served as deputy secretary from January 2006 to February 2009.
AppointmentMay 16, 2005 · acting · after Paul Wolfowitz left
Permanent appointmentJan 4, 2006 · President Bush gave him a recess appointment as deputy secretary on January 4, 2006, the Defense Department said.
Secretary of the Navy. The Defense Department said on May 13, 2005 that the president had designated him acting deputy secretary, and that his nomination for the post was pending in the Senate. The department said in 2006 that he held both posts from May 16, 2005 to January 4, 2006.
Paul WolfowitzMar 2, 2001 — May 13, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 2, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 28, 2001 · after Rudy de Leon left
ResignationMay 13, 2005 · The Defense Department said on May 13, 2005 that his resignation was effective that day.
Confirmed without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. The Historical Office dates his service from March 2, 2001 to May 1, 2005 and lists him as president of the World Bank from 2005 to 2007.
Rudy de LeonJan 20, 2001 — Mar 1, 2001Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
DepartureMar 1, 2001
Holdover. The Defense Department's Historical Office lists him under the Clinton administration and dates his service from March 31, 2000 to March 1, 2001.
AppointmentNov 9, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Nov 8, 2007 · after Peter Keisler left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
AP reported that he took the oath on November 9, 2007 in a closed-door ceremony. The Justice Department dates his swearing-in to November 14, 2007, the day of the public ceremony with President Bush. It says he held the office until January 20, 2009.
AppointmentSep 17, 2007 · acting · after Alberto Gonzales left
HandoverNov 9, 2007 · Michael Mukasey took office.
Assistant Attorney General. On August 27, 2007 President Bush had named Solicitor General Paul Clement acting attorney general. On September 17, 2007 he said Keisler would be acting attorney general until Mukasey was confirmed and that Clement would stay focused on his duties as Solicitor General.
Alberto GonzalesFeb 3, 2005 — Sep 17, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 3, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 3, 2005 · after John Ashcroft left
ResignationSep 17, 2007 · President Bush said on August 27, 2007 that Gonzales had decided to resign after months of unfair treatment that had created a harmful distraction at the Justice Department.
The Justice Department says he was appointed on February 3, 2005 and served until September 17, 2007.
John AshcroftFeb 1, 2001 — Feb 3, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 1, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 1, 2001 · after Eric Holder left
ResignationFeb 3, 2005 · He wrote to President Bush that the Justice Department would be well served by new leadership and fresh inspiration. The letter was dated November 2, 2004 and released on November 9, 2004, Fox News reported.
The Justice Department said on February 1, 2001 that he would be sworn in that day. CBS News reported that Justice Clarence Thomas swore him in at the Supreme Court. The Justice Department says President Bush appointed him on February 1, 2001 and that he served until February 3, 2005.
May 26, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote May 26, 2006
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AppointmentMay 26, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 2006 · after Lynn Scarlett left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Governor of Idaho before he took the post. The Senate voted 85-8 to end debate on the nomination and then confirmed him without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. The Interior Department says he was confirmed by voice vote and took the oath the same day.
Gale NortonJan 31, 2001 — Mar 31, 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 31, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 30, 2001
ResignationMar 31, 2006 · In her letter to President Bush she wrote that there would never be a perfect time to leave and that she was ready to set her sights on new goals in the private sector, Government Executive reported.
The Interior Department lists her as taking office on January 31, 2001. It said on March 31, 2006 that her resignation letter of March 10, 2006 named that day as her last.
Mike JohannsJan 21, 2005 — Sep 20, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 21, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2005 · after Ann Veneman left
ResignationSep 20, 2007 · President Bush said on September 20, 2007 that Johanns planned to return home to Nebraska and that Bush had accepted his resignation.
Confirmed on Inauguration Day without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in on January 21, 2005, the White House said.
Ann VenemanJan 20, 2001 — Jan 21, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2001 · from the start of the term
ResignationJan 21, 2005 · The White House released her resignation letter on November 15, 2004 with those of three other cabinet members. The Agriculture Department declined to comment on why she resigned, HBW Insight reported.
Confirmed with six other cabinet nominees by unanimous consent on Inauguration Day, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in on January 20, 2001, the White House said. The Agriculture Department announced on November 15, 2004 that her resignation was effective January 21, 2005, HBW Insight reported. Senators called her the outgoing secretary on January 20, 2005, the Congressional Record shows.
Feb 7, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Jan 24, 2005
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AppointmentFeb 7, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 24, 2005 · after Don Evans left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Chief executive of Kellogg before he took the post. Confirmed without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in on February 7, 2005, the White House said.
Carlos Gutierrez, 2008 · Department of Commerce · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Don EvansJan 20, 2001 — Feb 3, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2001 · from the start of the term
ResignationFeb 3, 2005 · He wrote to President Bush on November 9, 2004 that he had concluded with deep regret that it was time for him to return home, NBC News reported.
Confirmed with six other cabinet nominees by unanimous consent on Inauguration Day, the Congressional Record shows. The Commerce Department says he took office on January 20, 2001 and served until February 3, 2005.
Elaine Chao, 2005 · Unknown photographer / United States Department of Labor · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Mike LeavittSenate-confirmed
Jan 26, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Jan 26, 2005
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AppointmentJan 26, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 26, 2005 · after Tommy Thompson left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously EPA Administrator. The White House biography says he was sworn in on January 26, 2005, the day the Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote.
Tommy ThompsonFeb 2, 2001 — Jan 26, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 2, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 24, 2001 · after David Satcher left
ResignationJan 26, 2005 · He announced his resignation on December 3, 2004 and said that after nearly 40 years in public service it was time for him and his family to move on to the next chapter of their life, UPI reported.
The White House biography says he was sworn in on February 2, 2001 and served until January 26, 2005.
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverFeb 2, 2001 · Tommy Thompson took office.
Surgeon General. HHS said on February 2, 2001 that he had served as acting secretary from Inauguration Day on January 20, 2001 until Thompson was sworn in.
AppointmentJun 5, 2008 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 4, 2008 · after Roy Bernardi left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously SBA Administrator. HUD says he was sworn in on June 5, 2008 and lists his tenure as June 5, 2008 to January 20, 2009. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote.
Steve Preston, 2008 · Department of Housing and Urban Development. Office of the Chief Human Capital Office. Office of Broadcasting Operations · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Roy BernardiApr 2008 — Jun 5, 2008acting
AppointmentApr 2008 · acting · after Alphonso Jackson left
HandoverJun 5, 2008 · Steve Preston was sworn in as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on June 5, 2008.
Deputy Secretary of HUD. HUD says he served as acting secretary after Jackson resigned and before Preston was sworn in. HUD's page on his speeches says Jackson resigned on April 16, 2008. HUD's list of secretaries ends Jackson's tenure on April 18, 2008.
AppointmentMar 31, 2004 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 31, 2004
ResignationApr 18, 2008 · He said: "There comes a time when one must attend more diligently to personal and family matters." Inman reported that he was leaving in the face of investigations involving allegations of favoritism and calls from Democrats for his resignation.
HUD lists his tenure as March 31, 2004 to April 18, 2008. Inman reported that he was sworn in at a private HUD ceremony the day after the Senate confirmed him. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote.
AppointmentDec 12, 2003 · acting · after Mel Martinez left
Permanent appointmentMar 31, 2004 · Became Secretary of Housing and Urban Development after Senate confirmation.
Deputy Secretary of HUD since 2001. HUD said on December 15, 2003 that he was acting secretary, having taken that role when Martinez resigned the week before.
Mel MartinezJan 24, 2001 — Dec 12, 2003Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 24, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 23, 2001
ResignationDec 12, 2003 · He left as he prepared to run for a U.S. Senate seat in Florida, National Mortgage News reported. It noted that he did not mention a Senate run when he announced his resignation.
HUD says he took the oath on January 24, 2001 and lists his tenure as January 24, 2001 to December 12, 2003.
Oct 17, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Sep 29, 2006
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AppointmentOct 17, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 29, 2006 · after Maria Cino left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
White House Chief of Staff Josh Bolten administered the oath at a ceremony with President Bush on October 17, 2006. The Congressional Record lists her confirmation in the Senate session of September 29, 2006, which ended at 2:26 a.m. on September 30, 2006. There was no recorded vote.
Mary Peters, 2006 · Department of Transportation · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Maria CinoJul 2006 — Oct 17, 2006acting
AppointmentJul 2006 · acting · after Norman Mineta left
HandoverOct 17, 2006 · President Bush attended the swearing-in of Mary Peters as Secretary of Transportation on October 17, 2006.
Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Transportation Department notices issued on July 27, 2006 and October 6, 2006 are signed by her as Acting Secretary of Transportation.
Norman MinetaJan 25, 2001 — Jul 7, 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 25, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 24, 2001 · after Mortimer Downey left
ResignationJul 7, 2006 · White House press secretary Tony Snow said Mineta was leaving "because he wanted to," Government Executive reported. Snow added that Mineta had put in five and a half years.
The Transportation Department and the White House biography say he became secretary on January 25, 2001. Government Executive reported that his resignation would take effect on July 7, 2006. The White House biography says he served until July 6, 2006.
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJan 25, 2001 · Norman Mineta took office.
Deputy Secretary of Transportation. The Washington Post reported on January 24, 2001 that he was acting secretary until Mineta was confirmed. The Eno Center for Transportation says he stayed on as acting secretary until Mineta was sworn in on January 25, 2001.
Feb 1, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Jan 31, 2005
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AppointmentFeb 1, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 31, 2005 · after Spencer Abraham left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously Deputy Secretary of the Treasury. The White House biography and the Energy Department say he was sworn in on February 1, 2005 after the Senate unanimously confirmed him on January 31, 2005.
Spencer AbrahamJan 20, 2001 — Feb 1, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2001 · from the start of the term
ResignationFeb 1, 2005 · He sent President Bush a letter of resignation on November 14, 2004, to take effect once a new secretary was confirmed, the Energy Department's history timeline says.
The Energy Department's timeline says he was sworn in after the inaugural parade on January 20, 2001. The Senate confirmed him by unanimous consent that day.
Jan 20, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Jan 20, 2005
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AppointmentJan 20, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2005 · after Rod Paige left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Previously the President's domestic policy adviser. The Senate confirmed her by voice vote on Inauguration Day 2005, Education Week reported. White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card swore her in at the White House on January 20, 2005, Education Week reported. He gave her the oath again at the Education Department on January 31, 2005, with President Bush present.
AppointmentJan 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 20, 2001
ResignationJan 2005 · In his letter of resignation he wrote that it was "an appropriate time for me to return to Texas" to work on a personal project, Education Week reported.
The Senate confirmed him by unanimous consent on Inauguration Day. His resignation was made public on November 15, 2004. Education Week reported that he wanted to leave on January 20, 2005 and would stay longer if no successor had been confirmed.
AppointmentOct 1, 2007 · acting · after Jim Nicholson left
HandoverDec 20, 2007 · James Peake was sworn in as Secretary of Veterans Affairs on December 20, 2007.
Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The White House biography says he became Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs on October 1, 2007, following the resignation of Jim Nicholson.
Jim NicholsonFeb 1, 2005 — Oct 1, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 1, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 26, 2005 · after Anthony Principi left
ResignationOct 1, 2007 · He said he wanted to return to the private sector, NPR reported.
The White House biography says the Senate unanimously confirmed him on January 26, 2005 and that he was sworn in on February 1, 2005. The VA said he tendered his resignation on July 17, 2007, effective no later than October 1, 2007.
Anthony PrincipiJan 2001 — Jan 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 23, 2001
ResignationJan 2005 · He announced his resignation on December 8, 2004. In a letter to Veterans Affairs employees, published by Fox News, he wrote: "I depart VA to take on new responsibilities and challenges."
The White House biography says the Senate confirmed him on January 23, 2001 and that he served in the Cabinet until January 2005.
Feb 15, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Feb 15, 2005
Congress created the department in the Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296 of November 25, 2002. The department opened its doors on March 1, 2003, DHS says.
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AppointmentFeb 15, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 15, 2005 · after James Loy left
The DHS list of secretaries gives his tenure as February 15, 2005 to January 21, 2009. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
AppointmentFeb 2005 · acting · after Tom Ridge left
HandoverFeb 15, 2005 · Michael Chertoff took office as Secretary of Homeland Security on February 15, 2005.
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. A DHS transcript of a press conference on February 7, 2005 gives his title as Acting Secretary of Homeland Security.
Tom RidgeJan 24, 2003 — Feb 1, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 24, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 22, 2003
ResignationFeb 1, 2005 · He cited wanting to raise the priority of some personal matters as the main reason, the American Forces Press Service reported. He said on November 30, 2004 that he would stay until February 1, 2005 unless the Senate confirmed a successor earlier.
The first Secretary of Homeland Security. Before that he was the first Director of the Office of Homeland Security in the White House. The DHS list of secretaries gives his tenure as January 24, 2003 to February 1, 2005.
May 2, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Apr 28, 2005
Environmental Protection Agency.
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AppointmentMay 2, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 28, 2005
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
The EPA chronology gives his tenure as May 2, 2005 to January 20, 2009. The Senate voted 61-37 to end debate on his nomination and then confirmed him without a recorded vote. The Congressional Record lists both in the session of April 28, 2005, which ended at 1:26 a.m. on April 29, 2005.
Mike LeavittNov 6, 2003 — Jan 25, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentNov 6, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Oct 28, 2003 · after Marianne Horinko left
Moved to another postJan 25, 2005 · He became Secretary of Health and Human Services and was sworn in on January 26, 2005, the White House biography says.
The EPA chronology gives his tenure as November 6, 2003 to January 25, 2005.
Christine Todd WhitmanJan 31, 2001 — Jun 27, 2003Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 31, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 30, 2001 · after Michael McCabe left
ResignationJun 27, 2003 · She wrote in her letter of resignation that "it is time to return to my home and husband in New Jersey," the EPA said.
Former Governor of New Jersey. The EPA chronology gives her tenure as January 31, 2001 to June 27, 2003. The EPA announced her resignation on May 21, 2003.
Feb 13, 2007 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Feb 7, 2007
President Bush signed the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, which created the post, on December 17, 2004, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence says.
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AppointmentFeb 13, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 7, 2007 · after John Negroponte left
The White House biography says he was sworn in on February 13, 2007. President Bush attended a ceremonial swearing-in on February 20, 2007. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009. CBS News reported on January 27, 2009 that he was resigning that day and that Ronald Burgess would serve as acting director.
John NegroponteApr 21, 2005 — Feb 13, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentApr 21, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 21, 2005
Moved to another postFeb 13, 2007 · He became Deputy Secretary of State. The State Department records his appointment to that post on February 13, 2007 and his entry on duty on February 27, 2007.
The first Director of National Intelligence. ODNI says the first director and his deputy were sworn in on April 21, 2005.
May 30, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote May 26, 2006
Until April 21, 2005 the title was Director of Central Intelligence. It became Director of the Central Intelligence Agency when the first Director of National Intelligence took office, a CIA history says.
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AppointmentMay 30, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 2006 · after Porter Goss left
The White House biography says he became director on May 30, 2006. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009. He wrote to CIA staff in January 2009 that the President-elect had asked him to stay on until the Senate confirmed a new director.
Porter GossSep 24, 2004 — May 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentSep 24, 2004 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 22, 2004 · after John McLaughlin left
ResignationMay 2006 · President Bush announced on May 5, 2006 that Goss had offered his resignation and that Bush had accepted it. Goss offered no explanation, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.
The last Director of Central Intelligence. His title became Director of the Central Intelligence Agency on April 21, 2005, a CIA history says.
George TenetJan 20, 2001 — Jul 11, 2004Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
ResignationJul 11, 2004 · President Bush said Tenet told him he was leaving for personal reasons, Government Executive reported. Tenet called it a personal decision based on the well-being of his family.
Holdover. He had been Director of Central Intelligence since July 11, 1997, under President Clinton. A CIA history gives his tenure as July 11, 1997 to July 11, 2004. He announced his resignation on June 3, 2004.
AppointmentJun 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 8, 2006 · after Rob Portman left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
The Congressional Record lists her confirmation on June 8, 2006, without a recorded vote. In a statement that day she said she was honored that the Senate had confirmed her.
Rob PortmanMay 17, 2005 — May 29, 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMay 17, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Apr 28, 2005 · after Peter Allgeier left
Moved to another postMay 29, 2006 · He became Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The White House biography says the Senate confirmed him to that post on May 26, 2006 and he was sworn in three days later.
White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card swore him in at a ceremony with President Bush on May 17, 2005. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote.
AppointmentFeb 18, 2005 · acting · after Robert Zoellick left
HandoverMay 17, 2005 · Rob Portman was sworn in as Trade Representative on May 17, 2005.
Deputy Trade Representative. The White House said on February 18, 2005 that the President would designate him Acting Trade Representative. His White House biography says he served in that role from February 18, 2005 through April 29, 2005. Rob Portman was appointed on April 29, 2005 and sworn in on May 17, 2005, his official biography says.
Robert ZoellickFeb 7, 2001 — Feb 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 7, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 6, 2001 · after Rita Hayes left
Moved to another postFeb 2005 · He became Deputy Secretary of State. The State Department records his appointment on February 22, 2005 and his entry on duty on February 23, 2005.
The White House biography says he assumed office as Trade Representative on February 7, 2001. Peter Allgeier was acting Trade Representative from February 18, 2005. No source consulted gives Zoellick's last day in the trade post.
HandoverFeb 7, 2001 · Robert Zoellick took office as Trade Representative on February 7, 2001.
A Trade Representative notice effective February 6, 2001 and printed in the Federal Register on February 12, 2001 is signed by her as Acting United States Trade Representative.
Mar 30, 2007 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Mar 29, 2007
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AppointmentMar 30, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 29, 2007 · after Alejandro Wolff left
Previously U.S. ambassador to Iraq. The State Department records his appointment on March 30, 2007, the presentation of his credentials at the UN on April 30, 2007 and the end of his mission on January 22, 2009. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
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Alejandro WolffJan 2007 — Mar 30, 2007acting
AppointmentJan 2007 · acting · after John Bolton left
HandoverMar 30, 2007 · The State Department records Zalmay Khalilzad's appointment as ambassador to the UN on March 30, 2007.
Deputy U.S. ambassador to the UN. A U.S. Mission press release of his remarks to the Security Council on January 8, 2007 gives his title as Acting U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN.
John BoltonAug 1, 2005 — Dec 31, 2006recess appointment
AppointmentAug 1, 2005 · recess appointment by the president · after Anne Patterson left
ResignationDec 31, 2006 · He wrote to President Bush: "I have concluded that my service in your administration should end when the current recess appointment expires." The Associated Press reported that he lacked the Senate votes to keep the job.
President Bush appointed him while the Senate was in recess. The Senate had twice failed to end debate on his nomination, by 56-42 on May 26, 2005 and 54-38 on June 20, 2005. The State Department records his appointment on August 1, 2005 and the end of his mission on December 31, 2006.
AppointmentJan 20, 2005 · acting · after John Danforth left
HandoverAug 1, 2005 · The State Department records John Bolton's appointment as ambassador to the UN on August 1, 2005.
Deputy U.S. ambassador to the UN. The Encyclopedia of Arkansas says she became acting Permanent Representative on January 20, 2005, when John Danforth resigned. U.S. Mission statements of April 11, 2005 and May 26, 2005 give her title as Acting U.S. Representative to the United Nations.
John DanforthJul 1, 2004 — Jan 20, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJul 1, 2004 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 24, 2004 · after John Negroponte left
ResignationJan 20, 2005 · He told President Bush in his letter of resignation that he wanted to spend more time with his wife, the Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio reported.
The State Department records his appointment on July 1, 2004, the presentation of his credentials at the UN on July 23, 2004 and the end of his mission on January 20, 2005. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote.
John NegroponteSep 17, 2001 — Jun 23, 2004Senate-confirmed
AppointmentSep 17, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 14, 2001 · after James Cunningham left
Moved to another postJun 23, 2004 · He became U.S. ambassador to Iraq. The Senate confirmed him to that post on May 6, 2004 by 95-3.
The State Department records his appointment on September 17, 2001, the presentation of his credentials at the UN on September 19, 2001 and the end of his mission on June 23, 2004. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote.
HandoverSep 17, 2001 · The State Department records John Negroponte's appointment as ambassador to the UN on September 17, 2001.
Deputy U.S. ambassador to the UN. U.S. Mission statements of March 27, 2001 and September 12, 2001 give his title as Acting U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
AppointmentAug 15, 2008 · acting · after Jovita Carranza left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
The White House biography says he was designated Acting Administrator on August 15, 2008 and that his nomination as administrator was pending in the Senate. SBA notices in the Federal Register dated from August 20, 2008 to January 16, 2009 are signed by him as Acting Administrator.
AppointmentJul 25, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 25, 2001 · after John Whitmore left
ResignationJul 2, 2006 · He said he was leaving to lead the Latino Coalition, a Hispanic advocacy group, Government Executive reported. A spokesman said he had not been asked to leave by the White House.
The SBA list of administrators gives his tenure as July 25, 2001 to July 2, 2006. He announced his departure on April 25, 2006. The Senate confirmed him without a recorded vote.
AppointmentSep 4, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Aug 2, 2001 · after Thomas Pickard left
Acting deputy attorney general from January to May 2001, the White House said. President Bush nominated him on July 5, 2001. Confirmed for a ten-year term and became the sixth director on September 4, 2001, the FBI says. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Louis FreehJan 20, 2001 — Jun 25, 2001Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
ResignationJun 25, 2001 · Freeh announced on May 1, 2001 that after 27 years he had decided to retire from federal service and step down by the end of the school year in June, CNN reported.
Holdover. Confirmed by the Senate on August 6, 1993 and sworn in on September 1, 1993, the FBI says. The FBI dates his service to June 25, 2001.
AppointmentNov 11, 2007 · acting · after Karen Tandy left
Deputy administrator, confirmed by the Senate on March 8, 2004. Became acting administrator on November 11, 2007, the DEA says. President Bush announced on April 15, 2008 that he would nominate her as administrator. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Karen TandyJul 2003 — Nov 10, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJul 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 31, 2003 · after William Simpkins left
ResignationNov 10, 2007 · Tandy told employees she was resigning to take a job with Motorola, AP reported. The DEA says she retired on November 10, 2007.
Previously Director of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces. Confirmed without a roll call on July 31, 2003, the Congressional Record shows. The DEA says the Senate confirmed her unanimously. The DEA dates her service from July 2003 and says she was sworn in on September 17, 2003. Its leadership page already listed her as administrator in August 2003.
AppointmentJan 29, 2003 · acting · after Asa Hutchinson left
HandoverMay 2003 · William Simpkins became acting administrator in May 2003, the DEA says.
Deputy administrator since May 24, 2002. Named acting administrator on January 29, 2003, following the departure of Asa Hutchinson, his DEA biography says.
Asa HutchinsonAug 8, 2001 — Jan 2003Senate-confirmed
AppointmentAug 8, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Aug 1, 2001 · after William Simpkins left
Moved to another postJan 2003 · In January 2003 he left the DEA to serve as under secretary for border and transportation security at the new Department of Homeland Security, the DEA says.
Congressman from Arkansas, in his third term. Nominated in June 2001 and sworn in as the eighth administrator on August 8, 2001, the DEA says.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. It moved from the Treasury to the Justice Department on January 24, 2003 under the Homeland Security Act, ATF says.
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AppointmentAug 2006 · acting · after Carl Truscott left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, who kept that post. President Bush designated him acting director in August 2006, ATF said. The Washington Times reported on Sunday January 18, 2009 that he would leave the post on Tuesday.
AppointmentApr 18, 2004 · appointed by the president · after Edgar Domenech left
ResignationAug 4, 2006 · Truscott resigned amid an inquiry into spending on the agency's new headquarters, AP reported. ATF said on August 4, 2006 that he had decided to pursue other challenges and opportunities.
A former Secret Service assistant director. Attorney General John Ashcroft appointed him the sixth ATF director on April 18, 2004, ATF said.
Bradley BucklesJan 20, 2001 — Jan 2, 2004appointed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
DepartureJan 2, 2004
Holdover. Appointed director on December 20, 1999, when ATF was part of the Treasury, his ATF biography says. ATF lists him as director from 1999 to 2004. Edgar Domenech was named acting director on January 2, 2004.
Mar 17, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Mar 16, 2006
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AppointmentMar 17, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 16, 2006
Confirmed without a roll call on March 16, 2006, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in as the ninth director on March 17, 2006, the first career deputy marshal in the post, the Marshals Service says. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Benigno ReynaOct 30, 2001 — Aug 1, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentOct 30, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Oct 25, 2001 · after Louie McKinney left
ResignationAug 1, 2005 · Reyna announced in June 2005 that he would leave on July 31 and return to his home in Texas to be closer to his family, Government Executive reported. It wrote that he resigned amid accusations that the agency had failed to protect federal judges and their families.
Former police chief of Brownsville, Texas. Confirmed without a roll call on October 25, 2001, the Congressional Record shows. The Marshals Service lists him from October 30, 2001. His agency biography says he was appointed on October 29, 2001.
AppointmentMar 2008 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 3, 2008 · after Craig Morford left
Previously a federal district judge in Chicago. Confirmed without a roll call on March 3, 2008, the Congressional Record shows. The Justice Department says he served from March 2008 to February 2009. He became acting attorney general effective January 20, 2009, the Supreme Court's reports say. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Paul McNultyMar 17, 2006 — Jul 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 17, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Mar 16, 2006
ResignationJul 2007 · McNulty announced on May 14, 2007 that he would leave the department later that summer, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said.
Confirmed without a roll call on March 16, 2006, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in on March 17, 2006, the Justice Department said. It says he served to July 2007.
James ComeyDec 11, 2003 — Aug 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentDec 11, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Dec 9, 2003 · after Robert McCallum left
ResignationAug 2005 · Lockheed Martin announced on August 4, 2005 that Comey would become its general counsel on October 1, 2005.
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York. Nominated on October 3, 2003 and confirmed unanimously on December 9, 2003. The President signed his commission on December 11, 2003, the Justice Department said. It says he served to August 2005.
AppointmentMay 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 2001 · after Robert Mueller left
ResignationAug 2003 · Attorney General John Ashcroft announced on August 11, 2003 that Thompson would step down at the end of August.
Former partner at the Atlanta law firm King & Spalding. Confirmed without a roll call on May 10, 2001, the Congressional Record shows. The Justice Department says he served from May 2001 to August 2003.
U.S. attorney for the Northern District of California. He served as acting deputy attorney general from January through May 2001, the White House said. Eric Holder, the deputy attorney general under President Clinton, was acting attorney general from January 20, 2001 until he resigned effective February 1, 2001, the Supreme Court's reports say.
AppointmentJan 19, 2009 · acting · after Gregory Garre left
Deputy solicitor general. The Supreme Court's reports say he became acting solicitor general effective January 19, 2009. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
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Gregory GarreOct 6, 2008 — Jan 19, 2009Senate-confirmed
AppointmentOct 6, 2008 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Oct 2, 2008
ResignationJan 19, 2009 · Garre resigned effective January 19, 2009, the Supreme Court's reports say.
Nominated on June 19, 2008. The Supreme Court's reports say he was confirmed on October 2, 2008, commissioned on October 3, 2008 and took the oath of office on October 6, 2008. The Congressional Record shows no roll call.
Paul ClementJun 13, 2005 — Jun 2, 2008Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJun 13, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 8, 2005
ResignationJun 2, 2008 · Clement resigned effective June 2, 2008, the Supreme Court's reports say.
Nominated on March 11, 2005. Confirmed without a roll call on June 8, 2005, the Congressional Record shows. The Supreme Court's reports give June 9, 2005 as the day of confirmation and say he was commissioned and took the oath of office on June 13, 2005.
Barbara UnderwoodJan 20, 2001 — Jun 11, 2001acting
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverJun 11, 2001 · Theodore Olson took the oath of office.
The Supreme Court's reports say Seth Waxman resigned as solicitor general effective January 20, 2001, that she became acting solicitor general effective the same day and that she resigned that role effective June 11, 2001.
Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement
John P. Torresacting
Nov 17, 2008 — Jan 20, 2009
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, called the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement until March 31, 2007. It took over the enforcement work of the Immigration and Naturalization Service in the new Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003. The Senate confirmed its heads as Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security.
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AppointmentNov 17, 2008 · acting · after Julie Myers left
Deputy assistant secretary for operations since March 2008. Became acting assistant secretary on November 17, 2008, according to his ICE biography. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Julie MyersDec 2007 — Nov 15, 2008Senate-confirmed
AppointmentDec 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Dec 19, 2007
ResignationNov 15, 2008 · Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced on November 5, 2008 that she would leave on Nov. 15. He said she had come to him in mid-September to discuss her departure.
Confirmed without a roll call on December 19, 2007, the Congressional Record and ICE show.
Julie MyersJan 4, 2006 — Dec 2007recess appointment
AppointmentJan 4, 2006 · recess appointment by the president · after John P. Clark left
Permanent appointmentDec 2007 · The Senate confirmed her on December 19, 2007.
Special assistant to the President for presidential personnel. President Bush appointed her on January 4, 2006 in a recess appointment, ICE said. He renominated her in January 2007 to continue in the job, Government Executive reported.
AppointmentNov 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Nov 25, 2003
Moved to another postSep 2005 · In September 2005 he became U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, the Justice Department said.
Confirmed without a roll call on November 25, 2003, the Congressional Record shows. The White House says he was unanimously confirmed in November 2003 and led ICE from 2003 to 2005.
Permanent appointmentNov 2003 · The Senate confirmed him as assistant secretary.
Acting commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service from December 2002. When its enforcement work moved to the new bureau on March 1, 2003 he went on in the same role as acting assistant secretary, Senator Orrin Hatch said at his confirmation hearing.
Jun 6, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote May 26, 2006
U.S. Customs and Border Protection. It was created in the Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003, and CBP dates its first commissioner from that day.
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AppointmentJun 6, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 2006 · after Deborah Spero left
Previously Director of the Secret Service. Confirmed without a roll call on May 26, 2006 as commissioner of customs, the Congressional Record shows. The second CBP commissioner, in office from June 6, 2006, CBP says. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Robert BonnerMar 1, 2003 — Nov 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMar 1, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 19, 2001
ResignationNov 2005 · Bonner announced on September 28, 2005 that he would leave the agency in November, Government Executive reported.
The first CBP commissioner, CBP says. He had led the U.S. Customs Service since September 2001, after the Senate confirmed him as commissioner of customs on September 19, 2001 without a roll call, the Congressional Record shows. CBP lists him to November 30, 2005 and his acting successor from November 25, 2005.
The Secret Service moved from the Treasury to the Department of Homeland Security on March 1, 2003, the Secret Service says.
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AppointmentMay 31, 2006 · appointed by the president · after W. Ralph Basham left
Deputy director since January 2006. Sworn in as the 22nd director on May 31, 2006, the Secret Service said. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
W. Ralph BashamJan 27, 2003 — May 31, 2006appointed
AppointmentJan 27, 2003 · appointed by the president · after Brian Stafford left
Moved to another postMay 31, 2006 · He became commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. The Senate confirmed him on May 26, 2006 as commissioner of customs, the Congressional Record shows.
Chief of staff of the Transportation Security Administration and a Secret Service veteran. The Treasury announced his appointment on January 8, 2003, and he was sworn in as the 21st director on January 27, 2003, the Secret Service said.
AppointmentOct 1, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · after Peter Pace left
Chief of naval operations before. Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced on June 8, 2007 that he would recommend him. The Senate Armed Services Committee voted on August 2, 2007 to report his nomination favorably, the Congressional Record shows. Chairman from October 1, 2007, the Defense Department's list of key officials shows. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
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Peter PaceOct 1, 2005 — Sep 30, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentOct 1, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · after Richard Myers left
DepartureSep 30, 2007 · Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced on June 8, 2007 that he would not recommend Pace for a second term. Gates said that after talks with senators of both parties he had concluded the confirmation process would focus on the past rather than the future and could be quite contentious.
Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs before and the first Marine in the post. The Senate confirmed him in July 2005, Stars and Stripes reported on July 20, 2005. He was sworn in on September 30, 2005, CBS News reported. The Defense Department's list of key officials dates his term from October 1, 2005 to September 30, 2007.
Richard MyersOct 1, 2001 — Sep 30, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentOct 1, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · after Hugh Shelton left
DepartureSep 30, 2005 · Myers retired after 40 years of military service, CBS News reported.
Vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs before. Chairman from October 1, 2001 to September 30, 2005, the Defense Department's list of key officials shows. The Senate Armed Services Committee held his confirmation hearing on September 13, 2001 and voted on September 14, 2001 to report his nomination favorably, the Congressional Record shows. The day of the Senate vote was not found.
AppointmentJul 13, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 13, 2007
Confirmed without a roll call on July 13, 2007, the Congressional Record shows. Army News Service reported on Monday July 16, 2007 that he became the 20th Secretary of the Army on Friday. The White House directory gives July 16, 2007 as the day of confirmation, and the Defense Department's list of key officials dates his service from July 16, 2007. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
AppointmentMar 9, 2007 · acting · after Francis Harvey left
Permanent appointmentJul 13, 2007 · The Senate confirmed him as secretary.
Under secretary of the Army since February 21, 2006. Named acting secretary by Defense Secretary Robert Gates on March 2, 2007, he took up the duties on March 9, 2007, the Army said.
Francis HarveyNov 19, 2004 — Mar 9, 2007Senate-confirmed
AppointmentNov 19, 2004 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Nov 16, 2004 · after Les Brownlee left
ResignationMar 9, 2007 · Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on March 2, 2007 that Harvey had offered his resignation and that Gates had accepted it. Senior defense officials told AP that Gates had privately demanded that Harvey leave, after the scandal over conditions for wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Former Westinghouse executive. The Defense Department's list of key officials dates his service from November 19, 2004 to March 9, 2007. Pete Geren took up the duties of acting secretary on March 9, 2007, the Army said.
Thomas WhiteMay 31, 2001 — May 9, 2003Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMay 31, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2001 · after Joseph Westphal left
DismissalMay 9, 2003 · Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld fired White, a Pentagon official told AP. The Pentagon had announced his resignation on April 25, 2003 and gave no reason. AP wrote that his tenure was marked by tensions with Rumsfeld.
Former Enron executive and retired Army general. Confirmed without a roll call on May 24, 2001, the Congressional Record shows. He became Army secretary on May 31, 2001, AP reported. The Defense Department's list of key officials dates his service from May 31, 2001 to May 9, 2003.
Jan 3, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Nov 10, 2005
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AppointmentJan 3, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Nov 10, 2005 · after Dionel Aviles left
Former Northrop Grumman executive. Confirmed without a roll call on November 10, 2005, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in as the 74th secretary on January 3, 2006, the Naval History and Heritage Command says. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Donald Winter, 2006 · Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dionel AvilesDec 29, 2005 — Jan 3, 2006acting
AppointmentDec 29, 2005 · acting · after Gordon England left
HandoverJan 3, 2006 · Donald Winter was sworn in as secretary.
Under secretary of the Navy. The Defense Department said on December 29, 2005 that he would serve as acting secretary effective that day. Its list of key officials shows him as acting secretary from December 29, 2005 to January 3, 2006.
Gordon EnglandOct 1, 2003 — Dec 29, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentOct 1, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Sep 26, 2003 · after Hansford Johnson left
Moved to another postDec 29, 2005 · England gave up the Navy post on December 29, 2005 and stayed on as acting deputy secretary of defense, the Defense Department said. President Bush named him deputy secretary of defense in a recess appointment in January 2006, GCN reported.
Confirmed without a roll call on September 26, 2003, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in as the 73rd secretary on October 1, 2003, the Defense Department said. He had also been acting deputy secretary of defense since May 2005.
AppointmentFeb 7, 2003 · acting · after Susan Livingstone left
HandoverOct 1, 2003 · Gordon England was sworn in again as secretary.
Assistant secretary of the Navy for installations and environment and a retired Air Force general. The President directed him to act as secretary from February 7, 2003, and he served through September 2003, the Naval History and Heritage Command says.
Gordon EnglandMay 24, 2001 — Jan 24, 2003Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMay 24, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 22, 2001 · after Robert Pirie left
Moved to another postJan 24, 2003 · President Bush chose him to be the first deputy secretary of the new Department of Homeland Security, the Defense Department said. The Senate confirmed him to that post on January 30, 2003 by 99-0.
Former General Dynamics executive. Confirmed without a roll call on May 22, 2001, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in as the 72nd secretary in late May 2001, GCN reported. The Defense Department's list of key officials dates his service from May 24, 2001 to January 24, 2003.
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverMay 24, 2001 · Gordon England took office.
Under secretary of the Navy until January 20, 2001. The Bush administration asked him to serve as acting secretary until its nominee was confirmed, the Naval History and Heritage Command says.
Oct 17, 2008 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Oct 2, 2008
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AppointmentOct 17, 2008 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Oct 2, 2008
Confirmed without a roll call on October 2, 2008, the Congressional Record shows. He took the oath of office as the 22nd secretary on October 17, 2008, Air & Space Forces Magazine says. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Michael Donley, 2008 · United States Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Michael DonleyJun 21, 2008 — Oct 17, 2008acting
AppointmentJun 21, 2008 · acting · after Michael Wynne left
Permanent appointmentOct 17, 2008 · The Senate confirmed him as secretary.
Director of administration and management at the Defense Department from May 9, 2005, its list of key officials shows. President Bush formally named him acting secretary on June 21, 2008, Air & Space Forces Magazine says. The Defense Department's list dates his acting service from June 9, 2008.
Michael WynneNov 3, 2005 — Jun 20, 2008Senate-confirmed
AppointmentNov 3, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Oct 28, 2005 · after Pete Geren left
ResignationJun 20, 2008 · Defense Secretary Robert Gates obtained his resignation on June 5, 2008, NPR reported. NPR said a Navy admiral's report had sharply criticized how the Air Force maintains its nuclear weapons.
Acting under secretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics from 2003 to 2005, the Defense Department's list of key officials shows. Confirmed without a roll call on October 28, 2005, the Congressional Record shows. Sworn in as the 21st secretary on November 3, 2005, the Air Force said. Air & Space Forces Magazine dates his service from November 3, 2005 to June 20, 2008. The Defense Department's list ends his service on June 5, 2008.
Michael DominguezMar 28, 2005 — Jul 29, 2005acting
AppointmentMar 28, 2005 · acting · after Michael Montelongo left
HandoverJul 29, 2005 · Pete Geren became acting secretary.
Assistant secretary of the Air Force for manpower and reserve affairs, who stayed in that post, the Air Force said. The Defense Department's list of key officials shows him as acting secretary from March 28, 2005. Air & Space Forces Magazine dates his start to March 25, 2005.
Michael MontelongoMar 25, 2005 — Mar 28, 2005acting
AppointmentMar 25, 2005 · acting · after Peter Teets left
HandoverMar 28, 2005 · Michael Dominguez became acting secretary.
Assistant secretary of the Air Force for financial management and comptroller. The Defense Department's list of key officials shows him as acting secretary from March 25, 2005 to March 28, 2005.
AppointmentJan 20, 2005 · acting · after James Roche left
ResignationMar 25, 2005 · Teets announced on March 18, 2005 that he was resigning as acting secretary and as director of the National Reconnaissance Office, effective March 25, the Defense Department said.
Under secretary of the Air Force. Air & Space Forces Magazine and the Defense Department's list of key officials show him as acting secretary from January 20, 2005 to March 25, 2005.
James RocheJun 1, 2001 — Jan 20, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJun 1, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2001 · after Lawrence Delaney left
ResignationJan 20, 2005 · Roche stepped down on January 20, 2005, his Air Force biography says.
Former Northrop Grumman executive. Confirmed without a roll call on May 24, 2001, the Congressional Record shows. Air & Space Forces Magazine dates his service from June 1, 2001.
AppointmentOct 1, 2007 · acting · after Kenneth Moritsugu left
A Public Health Service rear admiral who led the FDA's drug center. Leavitt designated him acting surgeon general effective October 1, 2007. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
AppointmentAug 2006 · acting · after Richard Carmona left
ResignationOct 1, 2007 · He retired effective September 30, 2007, HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt announced.
Deputy surgeon general. HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt asked him to be acting surgeon general while the President sought a nominee, Moritsugu wrote on August 14, 2006. Acting surgeon general since August 2006, Leavitt said.
Richard CarmonaAug 5, 2002 — Jul 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentAug 5, 2002 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 23, 2002 · after Kenneth Moritsugu left
Term endedJul 2006 · He served a four-year term, the Surgeon General's office says.
The Senate voted 98-0 to end debate on his nomination and then confirmed him with no roll call. Sworn in on August 5, 2002, the Surgeon General's office says.
AppointmentFeb 2002 · acting · after David Satcher left
HandoverAug 5, 2002 · Richard Carmona was sworn in.
A Public Health Service rear admiral and deputy surgeon general. He took the role of acting surgeon general after Satcher's term ended, he wrote in the Commissioned Corps bulletin of March 2002. No source consulted gives the day he took over.
David SatcherJan 20, 2001 — Feb 2002Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate · from the start of the term
Term endedFeb 2002 · He served a four-year term, the Surgeon General's office says. He said in November 2001 that his term would end on February 13, 2002 and that he did not plan to stay on, the Associated Press reported.
A holdover. Sworn in on February 13, 1998, under President Clinton, the Surgeon General's office says.
AppointmentJul 3, 2002 · appointed by the president · after David Fleming left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson named her director on July 3, 2002, and she took up the job at once, CIDRAP reported. The first woman to lead the CDC. She stepped down as President Obama took office, CIDRAP reported.
AppointmentMar 29, 2002 · acting · after Jeffrey Koplan left
HandoverJul 3, 2002 · Julie Gerberding was named director. Fleming returned to his post as deputy director.
CDC deputy director for science and public health. He led the agency as acting director with a team of four named by HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson, CIDRAP reported.
Jeffrey KoplanJan 20, 2001 — Mar 29, 2002appointed
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · appointed by the president · from the start of the term
ResignationMar 29, 2002 · He stepped down on March 29, 2002. He had been named vice president for academic health affairs at Emory University, CIDRAP reported.
A holdover. CDC director since October 1998, CIDRAP reported.
Elias ZerhouniMay 20, 2002 — Oct 31, 2008Senate-confirmed
AppointmentMay 20, 2002 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 2, 2002 · after Ruth Kirschstein left
ResignationOct 31, 2008 · He announced on September 24, 2008, that he would step down at the end of October 2008 to pursue writing projects and explore other professional opportunities, NIH said.
Confirmed with no roll call. He took the reins from Ruth Kirschstein on May 20, 2002, Physics Today reported. NIH lists his service as ending on October 31, 2008.
AppointmentDec 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Dec 7, 2006
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
The FDA gives the start of his service as commissioner as December 7, 2006, on one page and December 13, 2006, on another. It lists him to January 20, 2009.
Andrew von Eschenbach, 2005 · Linda Bartlett (Photographer) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Andrew von EschenbachSep 23, 2005 — Dec 2006acting
AppointmentSep 23, 2005 · acting · after Lester Crawford left
Permanent appointmentDec 2006 · He became commissioner after the Senate confirmed him.
Director of the National Cancer Institute. Within an hour of Crawford's resignation the White House said President Bush had picked him as acting commissioner, the Washington Post reported.
AppointmentJul 18, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 18, 2005
ResignationSep 23, 2005 · He announced his resignation on September 23, 2005. He said it was time, at the age of 67, to step aside, the Washington Post reported.
The FDA lists his service as July 18 to September 23, 2005.
AppointmentMar 2004 · acting · after Mark McClellan left
Permanent appointmentJul 18, 2005 · He became commissioner after the Senate confirmed him.
With McClellan's departure in March 2004, Crawford was again named to lead the FDA, this time as acting commissioner, the FDA says. CBS News reported the same in February 2005, when President Bush said he would nominate him.
AppointmentFeb 25, 2002 · acting · after Bernard Schwetz left
HandoverNov 14, 2002 · Mark McClellan was sworn in.
Named FDA deputy commissioner on February 25, 2002. HHS said he would be the senior official at the FDA until a permanent commissioner was installed. He headed the agency until Mark McClellan became commissioner, the FDA says. His title was deputy commissioner. The FDA's list of acting commissioners does not include him.
AppointmentJan 20, 2001 · acting · from the start of the term
HandoverFeb 24, 2002 · Lester Crawford became the senior official at the FDA.
The FDA lists his acting service as January 20, 2001, to February 24, 2002. Jane Henney, the commissioner before him, served to January 19, 2001, the FDA says. HHS and another FDA page date his acting service from January 21, 2001.
The agency was called the Health Care Financing Administration until HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson renamed it the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on June 14, 2001, CMS says.
Details
AppointmentSep 5, 2007 · acting · after Herb Kuhn left
DepartureJan 2009
HHS deputy chief of staff before he was appointed acting administrator in September 2007, CMS says. The CMS list of the agency's heads online on January 15, 2009, still names him acting administrator. The GAO said the administrator vacancy existed on January 20, 2009, and that Charlene Frizzera became acting administrator on January 22, 2009. No source consulted gives his last day.
Feb 1, 2006 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Jan 31, 2006
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AppointmentFeb 1, 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jan 31, 2006 · after Alan Greenspan left
Confirmed with no roll call as a member of the Board and as chair. The Federal Reserve lists him as chair from February 1, 2006. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
Ben Bernanke, 2008 · United States Federal Reserve · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Alan GreenspanJun 20, 2004 — Jan 31, 2006Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJun 20, 2004 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jun 17, 2004
Term endedJan 31, 2006 · His term as a member of the Board expired on January 31, 2006, the Federal Reserve says.
Confirmed with no roll call. President Bush nominated him on May 18, 2004. Vice President Dick Cheney administered the oath on the evening of Saturday, June 19, 2004, for a term starting June 20, the Federal Reserve said.
Aug 3, 2005 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Jul 29, 2005
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AppointmentAug 3, 2005 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 29, 2005 · after Cynthia Glassman left
Term endedJan 20, 2009 · The Bush administration ended on January 20, 2009.
Confirmed as a commissioner with no roll call, for a term expiring June 5, 2009. The SEC lists him as chairman from August 3, 2005, to January 20, 2009.
Christopher Cox, 2003 · United States Congress · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Cynthia GlassmanJun 30, 2005 — Aug 3, 2005acting
AppointmentJun 30, 2005 · acting · after William Donaldson left
HandoverAug 3, 2005 · Christopher Cox took office.
An SEC commissioner. President Bush designated her acting chairman on June 30, 2005, the White House said. The SEC lists William Donaldson as chairman to June 30, 2005. Cox thanked her on August 4, 2005, for her leadership as acting chairman during the last two months.
William DonaldsonFeb 18, 2003 — Jun 30, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentFeb 18, 2003 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 13, 2003 · after Harvey Pitt left
ResignationJun 30, 2005 · He said the time had come for him to step down and return to the private sector and his family, Fox News reported.
Confirmed as a commissioner with no roll call, for the rest of a term expiring June 5, 2007. The SEC lists him as chairman from February 18, 2003, to June 30, 2005.
Harvey PittAug 3, 2001 — Feb 17, 2003Senate-confirmed
AppointmentAug 3, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Aug 1, 2001 · after Laura Unger left
ResignationFeb 17, 2003 · He resigned in November 2002 amid controversy over his handling of the setting up of a national accounting oversight board, Fox News reported.
Confirmed as a commissioner with no roll call. The SEC lists him as chairman from August 3, 2001, to February 17, 2003.
AppointmentMar 18, 2005 · appointed by the president · after Michael Powell left
ResignationJan 20, 2009 · He announced on January 15, 2009, that he would resign on January 20, Phone Scoop reported. He was to become a senior fellow at the Aspen Institute, RCR Wireless reported.
An FCC commissioner since July 3, 2001. President Bush designated him chairman on March 18, 2005, and renominated him for a second term as commissioner and chairman on April 25, 2006, the FCC said.
Michael PowellJan 22, 2001 — Mar 17, 2005appointed
AppointmentJan 22, 2001 · appointed by the president
ResignationMar 17, 2005 · He announced in January 2005 that he would step down in March. He said he felt the commission had achieved most of what it set out to do, the Associated Press reported.
An FCC commissioner since November 3, 1997, when he was sworn in after President Clinton nominated him. President Bush designated him chairman on January 22, 2001, and he served until March 17, 2005, the FCC says.
Deborah Platt MajorasNov 2004 — Mar 30, 2008Senate-confirmed
AppointmentNov 2004 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Nov 20, 2004
DepartureMar 30, 2008
Confirmed as a commissioner with no roll call, for the rest of a seven-year term from September 26, 2001. The FTC lists her as chairman to March 30, 2008, on one page and March 29, 2008, on another.
Deborah Platt MajorasAug 16, 2004 — Nov 2004recess appointment
AppointmentAug 16, 2004 · recess appointment by the president · after Timothy Muris left
Permanent appointmentNov 2004 · The Senate confirmed her as a commissioner on November 20, 2004.
President Bush gave her a recess appointment as a commissioner, designated chair, on August 16, 2004, the Congressional Research Service says. She was sworn in as chairman that day, the FTC says.
Timothy MurisJun 4, 2001 — Aug 15, 2004Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJun 4, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 25, 2001 · after Robert Pitofsky left
ResignationAug 15, 2004 · He announced that he would leave the agency on August 15, 2004, RCR Wireless reported.
Confirmed as a commissioner with no roll call. President Bush named him on April 26, 2001, and he was sworn in as chairman on June 4, 2001, the FTC says.
Feb 12, 2007 — Jan 20, 2009Senate vote Feb 1, 2007
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AppointmentFeb 12, 2007 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Feb 1, 2007 · after Linda McMahon left
Confirmed with no roll call, for a term expiring January 19, 2013. SSA lists his service from February 12, 2007. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009.
The Senate confirmed Joe Allbaugh as Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. After FEMA moved into the Department of Homeland Security in 2003, Michael Brown led it as Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and Response. The Senate confirmed David Paulison as Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management, and FEMA called him director when he was sworn in. The head's title became Administrator on March 31, 2007 under the Post-Katrina Act.
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AppointmentJun 2006 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on May 26, 2006
Confirmed with no roll call as Under Secretary for Federal Emergency Management. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff swore him in as FEMA director, FEMA said. The Los Angeles Times reported the swearing-in on June 9, 2006. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009. He had announced that he would resign on January 21, 2009, FEMA says.
AppointmentSep 12, 2005 · acting · after Michael Brown left
Permanent appointmentJun 2006 · He was sworn in as FEMA director after the Senate confirmed him.
A former fire chief. The White House confirmed on September 12, 2005, that he had been tapped as acting director, NPR reported. FEMA said in 2006 that he had been acting director since September 13, 2005.
AppointmentMar 2003 · appointed by the president · after Joe Allbaugh left
ResignationSep 12, 2005 · He resigned three days after losing his on-site command of the Hurricane Katrina relief effort, NPR reported on September 12, 2005.
Previously FEMA deputy director. President Bush nominated him as the first Under Secretary of Emergency Preparedness and Response in January 2003, FEMA said. The administration never sent that nomination to the Senate, Roll Call reported. A provision of the 2002 law that created the Department of Homeland Security let officials whose duties stayed the same skip Senate confirmation, Roll Call reported.
AppointmentAug 14, 2008 · acting · after Linda Springer left
VA assistant secretary for human resources and administration. President Bush directed him to perform the duties of OPM director effective August 14, 2008, and nominated him for director, OPM said. Remained in the post after January 20, 2009. Government Executive called him OPM's departing acting director on January 23, 2009, when President Obama named Kathie Ann Whipple acting director, effective at once, OPM said.
Kay Coles JamesJul 11, 2001 — Jan 31, 2005Senate-confirmed
AppointmentJul 11, 2001 · nominated by the president, confirmed by the Senate on Jul 11, 2001 · after Steven Cohen left
ResignationJan 31, 2005 · She announced in January 2005 that she would leave at the end of the month, GCN reported. Dan Blair became acting director effective February 1, 2005, as her resignation became official, OPM said.
Confirmed with no roll call. OPM lists her as director from July 11, 2001, to January 31, 2005.
FCC: the FCC says William Kennard was chairman to January 2001 and President Bush designated Michael Powell chairman on January 22, 2001. No source consulted names anyone who led the FCC on January 20, 2001 and January 21, 2001. Sources 12
OPM: the OPM list of directors names no one between Linda Springer, to August 13, 2008, and John Berry, from April 13, 2009. The acting directors come from other OPM pages. Sources 1
SEC: the SEC lists Arthur Levitt as chairman to February 9, 2001, a Friday, and President Bush designated Laura Unger acting chairwoman on February 12, 2001. Sources 12
FTC: the FTC lists Robert Pitofsky as chairman to May 31, 2001 and Timothy Muris from June 4, 2001. No one is on record in between. Sources 1
NASA: NASA lists Daniel Goldin to November 17, 2001 and Daniel Mulville from November 19, 2001. Sources 1
CMS: CMS said in 2003 that Thomas Scully became administrator on March 22, 2001. The Senate confirmed him on May 25, 2001 and the CMS list of administrators gives his service from May 29, 2001, so the rows follow the list. Sources 12
OMB: UPI reported in May 2003 that Mitch Daniels would leave on June 6, 2003 and that Joshua Bolten would be acting director until the Senate confirmed him. No source consulted shows that Bolten served as acting director before June 26, 2003. Sources 1
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Electoral College
The president is chosen not by the national vote but by 538 electors from the states, and 270 win. Nearly every state gives all its electors to its winner, so a candidate can win the presidency while losing the popular vote.
The federal ministry in charge of borders and immigration enforcement. ICE, CBP and USCIS belong to it, as do the Coast Guard, the Secret Service and the disaster agency FEMA.
The federal finance ministry: it collects taxes through the IRS, pays the government's bills and borrows by selling bonds. The interest on those bonds steers mortgage and loan rates.
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives: the federal agency that enforces the laws on guns and explosives. Today it is part of the Justice Department.
The group of the top officers of each military service. Its chairman is the highest-ranking officer and the president's chief military adviser but commands no troops.
The federal government's chief public health doctor, who warns the country about health risks. The post leads the uniformed Public Health Service corps.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: the federal agency that runs Medicare and oversees Medicaid. Until 2001 it was called the Health Care Financing Administration.
Securities and Exchange Commission: the federal regulator of the stock market. It writes the rules for companies that sell shares and for investment firms.
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