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Senate roll call 591 · 96th Congress · Apr 23, 1980

To advise and consent to nomination of william lubbers, of maryland, to be gen counsel of the national labor relations board. (motion passed)

On Apr 23, 1980, the Senate voted 57–39. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–8, Republicans 9–30, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
57
No
39
Did not vote
5
Date
Apr 23, 1980

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 8 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 30 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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