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Senate roll call 218 · 98th Congress · Jul 27, 1983

To confirm the nomination of paul a. Volcker, of new jersey, to be chairman of the board of governors of the federal reserve system. (motion passed)

On Jul 27, 1983, the Senate voted 84–16. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–8, Democrats 38–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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

84

No

16

Did not vote

1

Date

Jul 27, 1983

From Voteview roll call records.