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

On Sep 26, 1978, the Senate voted 88–0. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 35–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 88
No: 0
Did not vote: 16
Date: Sep 26, 1978

By party

Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 3 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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