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Senate roll call 312 · 96th Congress · Sep 25, 1979

To confirm the nomination of abner j. Mikva of illinois to be a U.S. Circuit court judge for the district of columbia.

On Sep 25, 1979, the Senate voted 58–31. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–11, Republicans 17–22, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

58

No

31

Did not vote

8

Date

Sep 25, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.