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Senate roll call 971 · 96th Congress · Oct 1, 1980

To proceed to executive session for consideration of the nomination of john c. Sawhill to be chairman of the board of directors of the United States synthetic f

On Oct 1, 1980, the Senate voted 52–33. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 46–0, Republicans 5–33, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

52

No

33

Did not vote

16

Date

Oct 1, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.