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Senate roll call 217 · 96th Congress · Jul 24, 1979

To confirm the nomination of patricia m. Wald, of maryland, to be U.S. Circuit judge for the district of columbia circuit. (motion passed)

On Jul 24, 1979, the Senate voted 77–21. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–2, Republicans 21–19, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
77
No
21
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 24, 1979

By party

  • Democrats55 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 19 no · 1 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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