Senate vote 270
117th Congress | 2021-07-20 | Result: Nomination Confirmed | 56 yea, 44 nay
Bill: PN423
Question: On the Nomination
Description: Kenneth Allen Polite, Jr., of Louisiana, to be an Assistant Attorney General
Party vote: the two parties' majorities took opposite sides.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 6 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Others and delegates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Voted against their party's majority
6 members
| Member | Party | State | Voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Cassidy | R | LA | Yea |
| John Kennedy | R | LA | Yea |
| Lindsey Graham | R | SC | Yea |
| Lisa Murkowski | R | AK | Yea |
| Susan M. Collins | R | ME | Yea |
| Thom Tillis | R | NC | Yea |
A party vote is a roll call where the Democratic majority and the Republican majority took opposite sides. Independents who caucus with a party count as part of it, and delegates are shown under Others. Counts come from this site's data and may differ slightly from the official tally. Descriptions come from Voteview, which draws on congressional staff.