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Senate roll call 225 · 100th Congress · Aug 3, 1987

To confirm the nomination of alan greenspan, of new york, to be a member and chairman of the board of governors of the federal reserve system.

On Aug 3, 1987, the Senate voted 91–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–2, Republicans 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
91
No
2
Did not vote
7
Date
Aug 3, 1987

By party

  • Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats49 yes · 2 no · 4 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 alan greenspan…: Senate Vote, Aug 3, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-225/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-alan-greenspan-of-new (accessed 2026-10-18).

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