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Senate roll call 413 · 92nd Congress · Dec 10, 1971

To close debate on the nomination of william h. Rehnquist to be an associate justice of the supreme court. (two-thirds not having voted in the affirmative, the

On Dec 10, 1971, the Senate voted 52–42. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–35, Republicans 35–7, Others 1–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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

52

No

42

Did not vote

6

Date

Dec 10, 1971

From Voteview roll call records.