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Senate roll call 13 · 97th Congress · Jan 22, 1981

To confirm the nomination of james g. Watt, of colorado, to be the secretary of the interior. (motion passed)

On Jan 22, 1981, the Senate voted 83–12. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 33–12, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

83

No

12

Did not vote

3

Date

Jan 22, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.