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Senate roll call 304 · 96th Congress · Sep 21, 1979

To advise and consent to the nomination of sam brown, JR., director of the action agency, to be a member of the board of directors of the national consumer coop

On Sep 21, 1979, the Senate voted 61–23. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 14–20, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
61
No
23
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 21, 1979

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 20 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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