To advise and consent to the nomination of charles d. Ferris to be a member of the federal communications commission.

On Oct 10, 1977, the Senate voted 85–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 34–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 85
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Oct 10, 1977

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Oct 10, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-554/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-charles (accessed 2026-10-17).