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Senate roll call 987 · 94th Congress · Jul 1, 1976

To confirm the nomination of general george s. Brown to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff.

On Jul 1, 1976, the Senate voted 57–34. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–22, Republicans 23–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 34 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

57

No

34

Did not vote

9

Date

Jul 1, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.