The United States Senate held a vote regarding the nomination of Rebecca L. Pennell to become a United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Washington. The main group pushing for her approval were the Democrats. The vote ended with Rebecca L. Pennell's nomination being confirmed. The final count was 50 senators in favor and 48 against, meaning just barely enough agreed to make her a judge. The decision was likely quite close and contentious, with almost half of the senators not supporting her nomination.