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Senate roll call 218 · 96th Congress · Jul 25, 1979

To recommit the nomination of frank p. Riche, of new jersey, to be a member of the federal election commission. (motion failed)

On Jul 25, 1979, the Senate voted 28–70. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–54, Republicans 24–16, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
28
No
70
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 25, 1979

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 54 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 16 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit the nomination of frank p…: Senate Vote, Jul 25, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-218/to-recommit-the-nomination-of-frank-p-riche-of (accessed 2026-10-17).