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Senate roll call 499 · 93rd Congress · Nov 27, 1973

To advise and consent to the nomination of gerald r. Ford to be vice-President of the U.S.

On Nov 27, 1973, the Senate voted 92–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–3, Republicans 41–0, 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
92
No
3
Did not vote
4
Date
Nov 27, 1973

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 3 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 0 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Nov 27, 1973,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/93-S-499/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-gerald (accessed 2026-10-17).

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