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Senate roll call 15 · 97th Congress · Jan 22, 1981

To confirm the nomination of DR. Terrell h. Bell, of utah, to be the secretary of education. (motion passed)

On Jan 22, 1981, the Senate voted 90–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 43–2, 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

90

No

2

Did not vote

5

Date

Jan 22, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.