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

On Sep 22, 1976, the Senate voted 79–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 47–4, Republicans 31–1, 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: 79
No: 5
Did not vote: 17
Date: Sep 22, 1976

By party

Democrats47 yes · 4 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden Jr. D-DE voted no
Frank Forrester Church D-ID voted no
Rupert Vance Hartke D-IN voted no
Robert Burren Morgan D-NC 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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