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Senate roll call 311 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1979

To confirm the nomination of bailey brown of tennessee to be a U.S. Circuit judge for the sixth circuit. (motion passed)

On Sep 25, 1979, the Senate voted 83–12. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–5, Republicans 32–7, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
83
No
12
Did not vote
6
Date
Sep 25, 1979

By party

  • Democrats50 yes · 5 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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