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

On Jul 19, 1975, the Senate voted 46–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–0, Republicans 19–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 46
No: 0
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jul 19, 1975

By party

Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To direct the sergeant at arms to request…: Senate Vote, Jul 19, 1975,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-301/to-direct-the-sergeant-at-arms-to-request-the (accessed 2026-10-16).