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

On Oct 26, 1977, the Senate voted 77–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–3, Republicans 31–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 77
No: 4
Did not vote: 23
Date: Oct 26, 1977

By party

Democrats45 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 1 no · 6 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
Walter Darlington Huddleston D-KY voted no
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA 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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