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Senate roll call 708 · 97th Congress · Jul 14, 1982

To confirm the nomination of james g. Stearns, of nevada, to be a director of the securities investor protection (continued) corporation. (motion passed)

On Jul 14, 1982, the Senate voted 70–26. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 17–26, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
70
No
26
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 14, 1982

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 26 no · 3 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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