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Senate roll call 123 · 99th Congress · Jun 12, 1985

To confirm the nomination of michael b. Wallace, of mississippi, to be a member of the board of directors of the legal services corporation.

On Jun 12, 1985, the Senate voted 62–34. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 50–0, Democrats 12–34. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 99th Congress (1985–1986), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
62
No
34
Did not vote
5
Date
Jun 12, 1985

By party

  • Republicans50 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats12 yes · 34 no · 1 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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