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Senate roll call 10 · 97th Congress · Jan 22, 1981

To confirm the nomination of malcolm baldrige, of connecticut, to be the secretary of commerce. (motion (continued) passed)

On Jan 22, 1981, the Senate voted 97–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 44–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
1
Did not vote
2
Date
Jan 22, 1981

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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 confirm the nomination of malcolm…: Senate Vote, Jan 22, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-10/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-malcolm-baldrige-of-connecticut (accessed 2026-10-18).