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Senate roll call 20 · 97th Congress · Feb 3, 1981

To confirm the nomination of frank carlucci, of virginia, to be the deputy secretary of defense. (motion passed)

On Feb 3, 1981, the Senate voted 91–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–6, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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
91
No
6
Did not vote
3
Date
Feb 3, 1981

By party

  • Republicans46 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 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 frank carlucci…: Senate Vote, Feb 3, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-20/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-frank-carlucci-of-virginia (accessed 2026-10-17).