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Senate roll call 564 · 96th Congress · Mar 5, 1980

To confirm the nomination of robert e. White, of massachusetts, to be ambassador to el salvador. (motion passed)

On Mar 5, 1980, the Senate voted 71–17. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–0, Republicans 19–17, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 17 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

71

No

17

Did not vote

11

Date

Mar 5, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.