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

On Sep 20, 1976, the Senate voted 61–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–2, Republicans 24–3, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 61
No: 5
Did not vote: 35
Date: Sep 20, 1976

By party

Democrats36 yes · 2 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 3 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Gary Warren Hart D-CO voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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