January 31, 2005 – Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
February 02, 2005 – Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
February 07, 2005 – Placed on Senate Executive Calendar. Calendar No. 10. Subject to nominee’s commitment to respond to requests to appear and testify before any duly constituted committee of the Senate.
February 15, 2005 – Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 98 – 0. Record Vote Number: 10.