EXHIBIT 23.1
Published on December 15, 2009
Exhibit
23.1
CONSENT
OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board
of Directors
Emerson
Electric Co.:
We
consent to the use of our report with respect to the consolidated financial
statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
incorporated by reference herein.
Our
report refers to a change in the method of accounting for pension and other
postretirement benefits in 2007 and in 2009.
(Signed) St. Louis,
MO
December
14, 2009