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Senate roll call 1 · 97th Congress · Jan 20, 1981

To confirm the nomination of caspar willard weinberger, of california, to be the secretary of defense. (motion passed)

On Jan 20, 1981, the Senate voted 97–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–2, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

97

No

2

Did not vote

2

Date

Jan 20, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.