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Senate roll call 597 · 98th Congress · Aug 9, 1984

To confirm the nomination of james h. Wilkinson III, of virginia, to be a United States circuit judge for the fourth circuit. (motion confirmed)

On Aug 9, 1984, the Senate voted 58–39. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–5, Democrats 8–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
58
No
39
Did not vote
4
Date
Aug 9, 1984

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 5 no
  • Democrats8 yes · 34 no · 4 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “To confirm the nomination of james h…: Senate Vote, Aug 9, 1984,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/98-S-597/to-confirm-the-nomination-of-james-h-wilkinson-iii (accessed 2026-10-17).

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