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American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,315 posts) Wed Nov 27, 2024, 11:07 AM Nov 27

On this day, November 27, 1973, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald Ford as Vice President of the United States.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_27

• 1973 – Twenty-fifth Amendment: The United States Senate votes 92–3 to confirm Gerald Ford as Vice President of the United States. (On December 6, the House will confirm him 387–35).

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On this day, November 27, 1973, the Senate voted 92-3 to confirm Gerald Ford as Vice President of the United States. (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Nov 27 OP

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1. 3 voted against

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Wed Nov 27, 2024, 11:17 AM

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The only votes against Ford were cast by three Democrats: Gaylord Nelson (Wis.), Thomas F. Eagleton (Mo.) and William D. Hathaway (Maine). Five senators were absent: George McGovern (D S.D.), Stuart Symington (D Mo.), Paul J. Fannin (R Ariz.), Edward J. Gurney (R Fla.) and James A. McClure (R Idaho). Symington, Fannin and Gurney would have voted for Ford if present, it was announced.

https://library.cqpress.com/cqalmanac//document.php?id=cqal73-867-26366-1225825

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