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Senate roll call 14 · 97th Congress · Jan 22, 1981

To confirm the nomination of james b. Edwards, of south (continued) carolina, to be the secretary of energy. (motion passed)

On Jan 22, 1981, the Senate voted 93–3. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 42–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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

93

No

3

Did not vote

3

Date

Jan 22, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.