Senate Approves George Glass as U.S. Ambassador to Japan
Glass previously served as U.S. Ambassador to Portugal during the first Trump administration.
The U.S. Senate today held a recorded vote to confirm one individual nominated by President Donald Trump to serve in the executive branch of government - specifically representing the interests of the United States abroad as a diplomat.
In a 66-32 vote, George Edward Glass was confirmed as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan. The posting has been led by a chargé d’affaires since January 2025, when Rahm Emanuel resigned after serving since March 2022.
13 Democrats and one Independent joined 52 Republicans in approving Glass’ nomination. 31 Democrats and one Independent voted in opposition. Democrat Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Republican David McCormick of Pennsylvania did not vote.
Glass was nominated to this position by Trump in December 2024. He previously served as the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal from August 2017 to January 2021.
In 1990, Glass founded Pacific Crest Securities, a technology-based investment bank in Portland, Oregon. He served as President and Vice Chairman until 2014 when the corporation was purchased by KeyBank. He then founded the real estate development firm MGG Development LCC. He also spent time as a trustee for the Oregon Health Sciences University and for the University of Oregon.