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Senate roll call 497 · 94th Congress · Nov 18, 1975

To confirm the nomination of donald rumsfeld, of illinois, to be secretary of defense.

On Nov 18, 1975, the Senate voted 95–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–1, Republicans 35–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
95
No
2
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 18, 1975

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 2 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 donald…: Senate Vote, Nov 18, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-497/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-donald-rumsfeld-of-illinois (accessed 2026-10-17).