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Senate roll call 388 · 91st Congress · Jun 17, 1970

To confirm the nomination of adm. Thomas h. Moorer, U.S. Navy, to be chairman of the joint chiefs of staff for a term of 2 years, with the rank of admiral while

On Jun 17, 1970, the Senate voted 78–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–2, Republicans 39–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
78
No
2
Did not vote
13
Date
Jun 17, 1970

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 0 no · 5 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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