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Senate roll call 230 · 100th Congress · Aug 6, 1987

To confirm the nomination of m. Peter mcpherson, of virginia, to be deputy secretary of the treasury.

On Aug 6, 1987, the Senate voted 95–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 44–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
95
No
2
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 6, 1987

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of m. Peter…: Senate Vote, Aug 6, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-230/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-m-peter-mcpherson-of (accessed 2026-10-17).