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Senate roll call 11 · 98th Congress · Mar 8, 1983

To confirm the nomination of john a. Svahn of maryland to be under secretary of health and human services. (motion passed;2/3 required)

On Mar 8, 1983, the Senate voted 80–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 29–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

80

No

11

Did not vote

10

Date

Mar 8, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.