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Senate roll call 474 · 96th Congress · Dec 12, 1979

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

On Dec 12, 1979, the Senate voted 68–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–0, Republicans 29–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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

68

No

1

Did not vote

32

Date

Dec 12, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.