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Senate roll call 243 · 102nd Congress · Nov 5, 1991

Robert M. Gates, of Virginia, to be Director of Central Intelligence

On Nov 5, 1991, the Senate voted 64–31 on “On the Nomination” (PN 427). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Democrats 22–31, Republicans 42–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Nomination Confirmed
Yes
64
No
31
Did not vote
7
Date
Nov 5, 1991

By party

  • Republicans42 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats22 yes · 31 no · 5 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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