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Senate roll call 141 · 94th Congress · Apr 22, 1975

To confirm the nomination of thomas j. Meskill of conn. To be U.S. Circuit judge for the second circuit.

On Apr 22, 1975, the Senate voted 54–36. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–34, Republicans 32–3, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
54
No
36
Did not vote
10
Date
Apr 22, 1975

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 34 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 3 no · 3 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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