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Senate roll call 5 · 99th Congress · Feb 22, 1985

To request the attendance of absent senators during consideration of the nomination of edwin meese III, of california, to be attorney general.

On Feb 22, 1985, the Senate voted 79–2. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–2, Democrats 39–0. 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

79

No

2

Did not vote

20

Date

Feb 22, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.