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Senate roll call 5 · 97th Congress · Jan 21, 1981

To confirm the nomination of william emerson brock III, of tennessee, to be the United States trade representative, with the rank of ambassador. (motion passed)

On Jan 21, 1981, the Senate voted 99–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 45–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes
99
No
0
Did not vote
2
Date
Jan 21, 1981

By party

  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of william emerson…: Senate Vote, Jan 21…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-5/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-william-emerson-brock-iii (accessed 2026-10-17).