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

On Sep 21, 1976, the Senate voted 79–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–1, Republicans 31–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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: 79
No: 3
Did not vote: 19
Date: Sep 21, 1976

By party

Democrats47 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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