1. Home
2. Votes
3. Senate vote 245 (96th Congress)

Senate roll call 245 · 96th Congress · Aug 1, 1979

To confirm the nomination of benjamin r. Civiletti, of maryland, to be attorney general, department of justice.

On Aug 1, 1979, the Senate voted 94–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 39–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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

94

No

1

Did not vote

6

Date

Aug 1, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.