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Senate roll call 145 · 93rd Congress · May 23, 1973

To confirm the nomination of elliot c richardson, to be attorney general of the United States.

On May 23, 1973, the Senate voted 82–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–3, Republicans 37–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

82

No

3

Did not vote

14

Date

May 23, 1973

From Voteview roll call records.