To confirm the nomination of david bryan sentelle, of north carolina, to be U.S. Circuit judge for the district of columbia circuit.

On Sep 9, 1987, the Senate voted 87–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 36–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 87
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Sep 9, 1987

By party

Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of david bryan…: Senate Vote, Sep 9, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-238/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-david-bryan-sentelle-of (accessed 2026-10-17).