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Senate roll call 377 · 99th Congress · Dec 17, 1985

To confirm the nomination of james l. Buckley of connecticut as U.S. Circuit judge for the district of columbia circuit.

On Dec 17, 1985, the Senate voted 84–11. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–1, Democrats 35–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 11 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
84
No
11
Did not vote
6
Date
Dec 17, 1985

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats35 yes · 10 no · 2 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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