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Senate roll call 525 · 103rd Congress · May 24, 1994

Derek Shearer, of California, to be Ambassador to Finland

On May 24, 1994, the Senate voted 67–31 on “On the Nomination” (PN 1159). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Democrats 53–1, Republicans 14–30. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Nomination Confirmed
Yes
67
No
31
Did not vote
4
Date
May 24, 1994

By party

  • Republicans14 yes · 30 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats53 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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