Although conservative Republicans were not pleased that Rockefeller was picked, most of them voted for his confirmation; nevertheless, a minority block (including Barry Goldwater, Jesse Helms and Trent Lott) voted against him.
Rockefeller was picked. Conservative Republicans were not pleased this. Most of them voted for his confirmation. A minority block (including Barry Goldwater, Jesse Helms and Trent Lott) voted against him. This was nevertheless.