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Senate roll call 471 · 99th Congress · May 6, 1986

To confirm the nomination by the President of james c. Fletcher of virginia as administrator of the national aeronautics and space administration.

On May 6, 1986, the Senate voted 89–9. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 51–0, Democrats 38–9. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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
89
No
9
Did not vote
3
Date
May 6, 1986

By party

  • Republicans51 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Democrats38 yes · 9 no

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 by the President…: Senate Vote, May 6, 1986,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/99-S-471/to-confirm-the-nomination-by-the-president-of-james (accessed 2026-10-17).

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