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Senate roll call 7 · 95th Congress · Jan 24, 1977

To advise and consent to the nomination of joseph a. Califano,JR. (district of columbia) to be secretary of health, education, and welfare.

On Jan 24, 1977, the Senate voted 95–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–0, Republicans 35–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
95
No
1
Did not vote
8
Date
Jan 24, 1977

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • 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 advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Jan 24, 1977,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/95-S-7/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-joseph (accessed 2026-10-17).