Senate vote 5
117th Congress | 2021-01-22 | Result: Nomination Confirmed | 93 yea, 2 nay
Bill: PN781
Question: On the Nomination
Description: Lloyd James Austin, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Defense
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 43 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Others and delegates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Voted against their party's majority
2 members
| Member | Party | State | Voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hawley | R | MO | Nay |
| Mike Lee | R | UT | Nay |
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