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Senate roll call 6 · 99th Congress · Feb 22, 1985

To request the attendance of absent senators during consideration of the nomination of edwin meese III, of california, to be attorney general.

On Feb 22, 1985, the Senate voted 89–3. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–3, Democrats 43–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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

3

Did not vote

9

Date

Feb 22, 1985

From Voteview roll call records.