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Senate roll call 14 · 93rd Congress · Feb 8, 1973

To confirm the nomination of caspar w. Weinberger, of california, to be secretary of health, education, and welfare.

On Feb 8, 1973, the Senate voted 61–10. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–10, Republicans 35–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
61
No
10
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 8, 1973

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 10 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

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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