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Senate roll call 502 · 96th Congress · Dec 20, 1979

To confirm the nomination of sol m. Linowitz, of the district of columbia, for the rank of ambassador during his service as personal representative to the presi

On Dec 20, 1979, the Senate voted 80–13. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 24–13, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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

80

No

13

Did not vote

8

Date

Dec 20, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.