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Senate roll call 276 · 97th Congress · Sep 21, 1981

To confirm the nomination of james r. Richards, of virginia, to be inspector general of the department of energy. (motion passed)

On Sep 21, 1981, the Senate voted 71–28. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 17–29, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

71

No

28

Did not vote

1

Date

Sep 21, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.