To confirm the nomination of elizabeth h. Dole of kansas to be secretary of transportation. (motion passed;3/4 required)

On Feb 1, 1983, the Senate voted 97–0. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–0, Democrats 45–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 97
No: 0
Did not vote: 4
Date: Feb 1, 1983

By party

Republicans52 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Democrats45 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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 elizabeth h…: Senate Vote, Feb 1, 1983,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-1/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-elizabeth-h-dole-of (accessed 2026-10-17).