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Senate roll call 8 · 97th Congress · Jan 22, 1981

To confirm the nomination of william french smith, of california, to be the attorney general. (motion passed)

On Jan 22, 1981, the Senate voted 96–1. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 43–1, 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

96

No

1

Did not vote

3

Date

Jan 22, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.