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

On Oct 5, 1978, the Senate voted 84–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–1, Republicans 32–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 84
No: 3
Did not vote: 17
Date: Oct 5, 1978

By party

Democrats51 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 2 no · 4 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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