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Senate roll call 219 · 96th Congress · Jul 25, 1979

To confirm the nomination of frank p. Riche, of new jersey, to be a member of the federal election commission. (motion passed)

On Jul 25, 1979, the Senate voted 73–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–3, Republicans 20–21, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

73

No

25

Did not vote

2

Date

Jul 25, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.