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Senate roll call 55 · 98th Congress · Apr 14, 1983

To confirm the nomination of kenneth l. Adelman to be director of the United States arms control and disarmament agency. (motion passed)

On Apr 14, 1983, the Senate voted 57–42. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–4, Democrats 8–38. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
57
No
42
Did not vote
2
Date
Apr 14, 1983

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 4 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats8 yes · 38 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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