To confirm the nomination of lauro f. Cavazos of texas to be secretary of education.

On Sep 20, 1988, the Senate voted 94–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 43–0. 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: 94
No: 0
Did not vote: 7
Date: Sep 20, 1988

By party

Republicans43 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 4 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 lauro f…: Senate Vote, Sep 20, 1988,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-753/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-lauro-f-cavazos-of (accessed 2026-10-17).