To direct the sergeant-at-arms to request the attendance of absent senators. (motion passed)

On Dec 4, 1980, the Senate voted 85–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 36–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 85
No: 3
Did not vote: 13
Date: Dec 4, 1980

By party

Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI 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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