Senate vote 55
117th Congress | 2021-02-08 | Result: Nomination Confirmed | 87 yea, 7 nay
Bill: PN7814
Question: On the Nomination
Description: Denis Richard McDonough, of Maryland, to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 37 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Others and delegates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Voted against their party's majority
7 members
| Member | Party | State | Voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Hagerty | R | TN | Nay |
| Joni Ernst | R | IA | Nay |
| Josh Hawley | R | MO | Nay |
| Rick Scott | R | FL | Nay |
| Roger Marshall | R | KS | Nay |
| Ted Cruz | R | TX | Nay |
| Tom Cotton | R | AR | Nay |
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