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Senate roll call 397 · 92nd Congress · Dec 2, 1971

To advise and consent to the nomination of earl l. Butz to be secretary of agriculture.

On Dec 2, 1971, the Senate voted 51–44. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–41, Republicans 38–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 92nd Congress (1971–1972), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

51

No

44

Did not vote

4

Date

Dec 2, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.