To advise and consent to the nomination of john paul stevens of illinois to be an associate justice of the supreme court.

On Dec 17, 1975, the Senate voted 98–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–0, Republicans 37–0, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 98
No: 0
Did not vote: 3
Date: Dec 17, 1975

By party

Democrats59 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
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 advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-603/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-john (accessed 2026-10-17).