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Senate roll call 847 · 96th Congress · Aug 4, 1980

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

On Aug 4, 1980, the Senate voted 74–1. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 41–0, Republicans 32–1, 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

74

No

1

Did not vote

26

Date

Aug 4, 1980

From Voteview roll call records.