To direct the sergeant at arms to compel the attendance of absent senators.

On Aug 4, 1976, the Senate voted 81–5. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 52–0, Republicans 28–4, Others 0–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 94th Congress (1975–1976), Gerald Ford was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 81
No: 5
Did not vote: 15
Date: Aug 4, 1976

By party

Democrats52 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans28 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Barry Morris Goldwater R-AZ voted no
Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
Jesse Helms R-NC voted no
William Emerson Brock III R-TN 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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