To instruct the sergeant at arms to request the attendance of absent sentators.

On Oct 14, 1978, the Senate voted 72–4. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–0, Republicans 23–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 72
No: 4
Did not vote: 28
Date: Oct 14, 1978

By party

Democrats48 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 4 no · 11 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Lowell Palmer Weicker Jr. R-CT voted no
Dewey Follett Bartlett R-OK voted no
Clifford Peter Hansen R-WY voted no
Malcolm Wallop R-WY 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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