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Senate roll call 75 · 96th Congress · May 2, 1979

To advise and consent to the nomination of robert j. Kutak, of nebraska, to be a member of the board of directors of the legal services corporation. (motion p

On May 2, 1979, the Senate voted 60–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–26, Republicans 32–6, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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
60
No
33
Did not vote
6
Date
May 2, 1979

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 26 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 6 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, May 2, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-75/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-robert (accessed 2026-10-17).