To advise and consent to the nomination of donald f. Mchenry of illinois, to be the U.S. Ambassador to the united nations and representative in the security cou

On Sep 21, 1979, the Senate voted 83–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 34–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 83
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Sep 21, 1979

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 0 no · 7 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 advise and consent to the nomination of…: Senate Vote, Sep 21, 1979,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/96-S-305/to-advise-and-consent-to-the-nomination-of-donald (accessed 2026-10-17).