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Senate roll call 479 · 96th Congress · Dec 14, 1979

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

On Dec 14, 1979, the Senate voted 91–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 55–0, Republicans 35–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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

4

Did not vote

6

Date

Dec 14, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.