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Senate roll call 305 · 100th Congress · Oct 6, 1987

To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1394, the fiscal 1988 state department authorization, which would bar allocations for permanent residences for cabinet mem

On Oct 6, 1987, the Senate voted 61–34 (S 1394). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–10, Republicans 21–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 members voted against their own party.

During the 100th Congress (1987–1988), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
61
No
34
Did not vote
6
Date
Oct 6, 1987

By party

  • Republicans21 yes · 24 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Democrats40 yes · 10 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table the helms, NC amendment to S 1394…: Senate Vote, Oct 6, 1987,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/100-S-305/to-table-the-helms-nc-amendment-to-s-1394 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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