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Senate roll call 3 · 97th Congress · Jan 21, 1981

To confirm the nomination of alexander m. Haig, of connecticut, to be the secretary of state. (motion passed)

On Jan 21, 1981, the Senate voted 93–6. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 40–5, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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

6

Did not vote

2

Date

Jan 21, 1981

From Voteview roll call records.