Bernanke was confirmed by a narrower margin than any previous Fed chairman. In the final tally, he won confirmation by a 70 to 30 vote. The previous record for most "no" votes was Paul Volcker in 1983, when he was confirmed 84 to 16. |
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Bernanke was confirmed by a narrower margin than any previous Fed chairman. In the final tally, he won confirmation by a 70 to 30 vote. The previous record for most "no" votes was Paul Volcker in 1983, when he was confirmed 84 to 16. |
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