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Senate roll call 448 · 96th Congress · Nov 30, 1979

To confirm shirley mount hufstedler, of california, to be secretary of education. (motion passed)

On Nov 30, 1979, the Senate voted 81–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 36–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
81
No
2
Did not vote
15
Date
Nov 30, 1979

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans36 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

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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