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Senate roll call 489 · 96th Congress · Dec 17, 1979

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

On Dec 17, 1979, the Senate voted 93–2. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 54–0, Republicans 38–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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

93

No

2

Did not vote

6

Date

Dec 17, 1979

From Voteview roll call records.