Sources: The New York Times (2005, 2009), MSNBC (2005). Once the Senate confirms the nomination by an affirmative vote, the Secretary of the Senate attests to a resolution of confirmation and transmits it to the White House.
Answer: Winter, June, July, and August. That timeworn classic is only partially true--May and September can also be great summer months. Alaska weather and daylight varies wildly by region and season, from short-sleeves in summer to down jackets in winter; from 7 rainy days in May in Southcentral to 17 rainy days in the Inside Passage.
One of the best times to visit Alaska is in the shoulder seasons, May and September. Alaska in September September is a prime time to visit Alaska for an early taste of autumn.