To confirm the nomination of william j. Casey, of new york, to be the director of central intelligence. (motion passed)

On Jan 27, 1981, the Senate voted 95–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 44–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 95
No: 0
Did not vote: 5
Date: Jan 27, 1981

By party

Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats44 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of william j…: Senate Vote, Jan 27, 1981,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/97-S-16/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-william-j-casey-of (accessed 2026-10-17).