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Senate roll call 27 · 91st Congress · Jun 9, 1969

To advise and consent to the nomination of warren e. Burger as chief justice of the U.S. Supreme court.

On Jun 9, 1969, the Senate voted 74–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–3, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
74
No
3
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 9, 1969

By party

  • Democrats49 yes · 3 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 1 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 advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Jun 9, 1969,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/91-S-27/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-warren (accessed 2026-10-17).