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Senate roll call 488 · 103rd Congress · Apr 19, 1994

Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, in the Navy, to be Admiral

On Apr 19, 1994, the Senate voted 54–43 on “On the Nomination” (PN 1210). Result: Nomination Confirmed. By party: Democrats 23–30, Republicans 31–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 36 members voted against their own party.

During the 103rd Congress (1993–1994), Bill Clinton was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Result
Nomination Confirmed
Yes
54
No
43
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 19, 1994

By party

  • Republicans31 yes · 13 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats23 yes · 30 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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