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Senate roll call 88 · 98th Congress · May 17, 1983

To confirm the nomination of albert s. Regnery of virginia to be administrator of the office of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention. (nomination confir

On May 17, 1983, the Senate voted 69–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–2, Democrats 17–26. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
69
No
28
Did not vote
4
Date
May 17, 1983

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats17 yes · 26 no · 3 didn’t vote

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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