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Senate roll call 9 · 99th Congress · Feb 23, 1985

To confirm the nomination of edwin meese III, of california, to be attorney general.

On Feb 23, 1985, the Senate voted 63–31. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 15–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

63

No

31

Did not vote

1

Date

Feb 23, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.