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Senate roll call 348 · 100th Congress · Oct 23, 1987

To confirm the nomination of robert h. Bork, of the district of columbia, to be an associate justice of the supreme court.

On Oct 23, 1987, the Senate voted 42–58. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–52, Republicans 40–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

42

No

58

Did not vote

1

Date

Oct 23, 1987

From Voteview roll call records.