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

On Oct 14, 1978, the Senate voted 72–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 44–1, Republicans 27–2, 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: 72
No: 3
Did not vote: 29
Date: Oct 14, 1978

By party

Democrats44 yes · 1 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 2 no · 9 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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