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Senate roll call 801 · 94th Congress · May 24, 1976

To advise and consent to the nomination of s. John byington to be a commissioner of the consumer product safety commission.

On May 24, 1976, the Senate voted 33–37. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–34, Republicans 24–4, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

33

No

37

Did not vote

26

Date

May 24, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.