To pass S. 2115, a bill enabling the President to authorize the involuntary order to active duty of selected reservists, for a limited period, whether or not

On Jan 26, 1976, the Senate voted 77–0 (S 2115). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–0, Republicans 30–0, Others 1–0, 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: 77
No: 0
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jan 26, 1976

By party

Democrats51 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 8 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

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

The bill

S. 2115: A bill to amend chapter 39 of title 10, United States Code, to enable the President to authorize the involuntary order to active duty of Selected Reservists, for a limited period, whether or not a declaration of war or national emergency has been declared

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 2115, a bill enabling the…: Senate Vote, Jan 26, 1976,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/94-S-620/to-pass-s-2115-a-bill-enabling-the-president (accessed 2026-10-17).