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Senate roll call 508 · 96th Congress · Dec 20, 1979

To confirm the nomination of l.t. Senter, JR., to be U.S. District judge for the northern district of mississippi. (motion passed)

On Dec 20, 1979, the Senate voted 43–25. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–16, Republicans 22–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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

43

No

25

Did not vote

33

Date

Dec 20, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.