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

On Nov 14, 1979, the Senate voted 91–3. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 36–3, 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: 91
No: 3
Did not vote: 7
Date: Nov 14, 1979

By party

Democrats54 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 3 no · 2 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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