To confirm the nomination of david m. Lilly, of minnesota, to be a member of the board of governors of the federal reserve system.

On May 28, 1976, the Senate voted 51–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–0, Republicans 20–0, 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: 51
No: 0
Did not vote: 47
Date: May 28, 1976

By party

Democrats33 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
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 confirm the nomination of david m. Lilly…: Senate Vote, May 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-818/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-david-m-lilly-of (accessed 2026-10-17).