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Senate roll call 895 · 97th Congress · Dec 8, 1982

To confirm the nominations of martin s. Feldstein of massachusetts to be a member of the council of economic advisers. (nomination confirmed;2/3 required)

On Dec 8, 1982, the Senate voted 77–18. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 25–18, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
77
No
18
Did not vote
5
Date
Dec 8, 1982

By party

  • Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Democrats25 yes · 18 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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