To confirm the nomination of c. William verity, JR., of ohio, to be secretary of commerce.

On Oct 13, 1987, the Senate voted 84–11. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–4, Republicans 38–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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: 84
No: 11
Did not vote: 5
Date: Oct 13, 1987

By party

Republicans38 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote
Democrats47 yes · 4 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Dennis Webster Deconcini D-AZ voted no
Charles Ernest Grassley R-IA voted no
Alan John Dixon D-IL voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Harry Reid D-NV voted no
Alfonse Marcello D'Amato R-NY voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no
Robert Walter Kasten Jr. R-WI voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY voted no

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 c. William…: Senate Vote, Oct 13, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-321/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-c-william-verity-jr (accessed 2026-10-17).