To confirm the nomination of general david c. Jones for reappointment as chairman of the joint chiefs of staff. (motion passed)

On Jun 19, 1980, the Senate voted 66–9. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 23–9, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 66
No: 9
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jun 19, 1980

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 9 no · 9 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA voted no
James Albertus Mcclure R-ID voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
Gordon John Humphrey R-NH voted no
Harrison Hagan Schmitt R-NM voted no
Paul Dominique Laxalt R-NV voted no
Howard Henry Baker Jr. R-TN voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
Orrin Grant Hatch R-UT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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