To instruct the sergeant at arms to compel the presence of absent senators. (motion passed)

On Nov 10, 1983, the Senate voted 86–4. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 45–2, Democrats 41–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 98th Congress (1983–1984), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 86
No: 4
Did not vote: 11
Date: Nov 10, 1983

By party

Republicans45 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Democrats41 yes · 2 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Danforth (Dan) Quayle R-IN voted no
John Bennett Johnston Jr. D-LA 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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