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

On Aug 19, 1980, the Senate voted 84–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–1, Republicans 34–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 84
No: 5
Did not vote: 12
Date: Aug 19, 1980

By party

Democrats49 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans34 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa R-CA voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
Edwin Jacob (Jake) Garn R-UT voted no
William Proxmire D-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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