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Senate roll call 243 · 102nd Congress · Nov 5, 1991

Robert M. Gates, of Virginia, to be Director of Central Intelligence

On Nov 5, 1991, the Senate voted 64–31 on “On the Nomination” (PN 427). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Democrats 22–31, Republicans 42–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 members voted against their own party.

During the 102nd Congress (1991–1992), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result

Nomination Confirmed

Yes

64

No

31

Did not vote

7

Date

Nov 5, 1991

From Voteview roll call records.