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Senate roll call 373 · 99th Congress · Dec 12, 1985

To confirm the nomination of otis r. Bowen as secretary of health and human services.

On Dec 12, 1985, the Senate voted 93–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–1, Democrats 44–1. 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
93
No
2
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 12, 1985

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of otis r. Bowen…: Senate Vote, Dec 12, 1985,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-373/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-otis-r-bowen-as (accessed 2026-10-17).