To confirm the nomination of richard l. Thornburgh of pennsylvania to become attorney general of the United States.

On Aug 11, 1988, the Senate voted 85–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, 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: 85
No: 0
Did not vote: 13
Date: Aug 11, 1988

By party

Republicans40 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 7 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 richard l…: Senate Vote, Aug 11, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-730/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-richard-l-thornburgh-of (accessed 2026-10-17).