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Senate roll call 571 · 101st Congress · Oct 2, 1990

David H. Souter, of New Hampshire, to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

On Oct 2, 1990, the Senate voted 90–9 on “On the Nomination” (PN 1414). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Democrats 46–9, Republicans 44–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Nomination Confirmed

Yes

90

No

9

Did not vote

2

Date

Oct 2, 1990

From Voteview roll call records.