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Senate roll call 202 · 99th Congress · Oct 4, 1985

To confirm presidential appointee james c. Miller III as director of the office of management and budget.

On Oct 4, 1985, the Senate voted 90–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 42–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
90
No
2
Did not vote
7
Date
Oct 4, 1985

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats42 yes · 2 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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