To direct the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absent senators.

On Aug 27, 1976, the Senate voted 78–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 30–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 78
No: 1
Did not vote: 21
Date: Aug 27, 1976

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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