To confirm the nomination of james r schlesinger, of virginia, to be director of central intelligence.

On Jan 23, 1973, the Senate voted 85–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 38–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 85
No: 0
Did not vote: 15
Date: Jan 23, 1973

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of james r…: Senate Vote, Jan 23, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-2/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-james-r-schlesinger-of (accessed 2026-10-17).