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Senate roll call 536 · 99th Congress · Jul 15, 1986

To confirm the nomination of terrence m. Scanlon, of the district of columbia, to be chairman of the consumer product safety commission.

On Jul 15, 1986, the Senate voted 63–33. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 49–1, Democrats 14–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
63
No
33
Did not vote
5
Date
Jul 15, 1986

By party

  • Republicans49 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Democrats14 yes · 32 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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