Votes at a glance: Senate Rules Committee forwards five UC regent nominees
Aug 12, 2026
The committee recorded roll-call results for five regent nominees: Rusty/Russi Reyes (4–0), Mabel/Malabelle Houston (3–0), Janet Riley (3–2), Chip Robertson (5–0), Gregory Sarris (5–0); all were advanced to the full Senate for confirmation.
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The Senate Rules Committee completed recorded roll-call votes on five University of California regent nominees and announced outcomes for the record. The committee approved "Russi" (listed in the docket as Rusty) Reyes by a 4–0 vote to move his nomination to the full Senate. Mabel/Malabelle Houston's nomination advanced 3–0. Janet Riley's reappointment was approved 3–2. Chip Robertson and Gregory Sarris were each advanced by unanimous 5–0 tallies.
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