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Senate roll call 311 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1979

To confirm the nomination of bailey brown of tennessee to be a U.S. Circuit judge for the sixth circuit. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1979, the Senate voted 83–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–5, Republicans 32–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

83

No

12

Did not vote

6

Date

Sep 25, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.