To confirm the nomination of william sessions, of texas, to be director of the federal bureau of investigation in the justice department.

On Sep 25, 1987, the Senate voted 90–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 40–0. 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: 90
No: 0
Did not vote: 9
Date: Sep 25, 1987

By party

Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 6 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 william…: Senate Vote, Sep 25, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-279/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-william-sessions-of-texas (accessed 2026-10-17).