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

On Jun 18, 1976, the Senate voted 82–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–2, Republicans 30–1, 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: 82
No: 3
Did not vote: 16
Date: Jun 18, 1976

By party

Democrats51 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 1 no · 7 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
Joseph Robinette (Joe) Biden Jr. D-DE voted no
Lee Warren Metcalf D-MT 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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