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Senate roll call 807 · 94th Congress · May 26, 1976

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

On May 26, 1976, the Senate voted 45–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 17–35, Republicans 28–5, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

45

No

39

Did not vote

14

Date

May 26, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.