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Senate roll call 1101 · 93rd Congress · Dec 13, 1974

To confirm the nomination of melvin a. Conant to be assistant administrator for the federal energy commission.

On Dec 13, 1974, the Senate voted 55–35. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–33, Republicans 36–2, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
55
No
35
Did not vote
11
Date
Dec 13, 1974

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 33 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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 confirm the nomination of melvin a…: Senate Vote, Dec 13, 1974,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-1101/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-melvin-a-conant-to (accessed 2026-10-17).