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Senate roll call 4 · 93rd Congress · Jan 31, 1973

To confirm the nomination of peter j. Brennan, of new york, to be secretary of labor.

On Jan 31, 1973, the Senate voted 81–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–2, Republicans 35–1, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
81
No
3
Did not vote
15
Date
Jan 31, 1973

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 1 no · 7 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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