That the Senate proceed to executive session to consider the nomination of john w. Mcgarry of massachusetts to be a member of the federal election commission.

On Oct 13, 1978, the Senate voted 50–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 0–25, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 50
No: 25
Did not vote: 29
Date: Oct 13, 1978

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 13 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

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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