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Senate roll call 152 · 99th Congress · Jul 16, 1985

To confirm the nomination of richard r. Burt, of the district of columbia, to be ambassador to the federal republic of germany.

On Jul 16, 1985, the Senate voted 88–10. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–7, Democrats 44–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
88
No
10
Did not vote
3
Date
Jul 16, 1985

By party

  • Republicans44 yes · 7 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 3 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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