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Senate roll call 1159 · 94th Congress · Aug 31, 1976

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

On Aug 31, 1976, the Senate voted 82–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 27–2, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members 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

82

No

3

Did not vote

16

Date

Aug 31, 1976

From Voteview roll call records.